Thailand’s Economy Surges 2.5% in Q4, Beats Forecasts Despite Tourism Drop

February 16, 2026

Thailand’s Economy Surges 2.5% in Q4, Beats Forecasts Despite Tourism Drop

Thailand’s economy grew 2.5% in the last quarter, beating expectations despite fewer tourists. The government raised its 2026 growth forecast, signaling hope for steady recovery amid challenges.

KSE-100 Drops 2,242 Points as Pakistan Market Sees Mixed Stock Moves

February 16, 2026

KSE-100 Drops 2,242 Points as Pakistan Market Sees Mixed Stock Moves

Pakistan's KSE-100 index slumped 2,242.94 points by 11:05 AM Monday amid weak corporate earnings. Trust Securities surged, while Ecopack and others fell sharply.

UK House Sellers Face 11-Year High Competition; Japan GDP Grows 0.1% in Q4

February 16, 2026

UK House Sellers Face 11-Year High Competition; Japan GDP Grows 0.1% in Q4

UK housing market heats up with record competition among sellers, keeping prices steady at £368,019. Meanwhile, Japan narrowly avoids recession with weak 0.1% GDP growth in Q4 2025.

Karnataka's FASTag Toll Collections Cross ₹11,000 Crore in Three Years

February 16, 2026

Karnataka's FASTag Toll Collections Cross ₹11,000 Crore in Three Years

Karnataka has earned over ₹11,000 crore through FASTag toll payments from 2022 to 2025. Electronic Toll Collection now covers over 98% of tolls, slashing cash use and easing highway travel.

South Korean YouTubers' Average Earnings Soar 25% to $49,000 in 4 Years

February 16, 2026

South Korean YouTubers' Average Earnings Soar 25% to $49,000 in 4 Years

South Korean YouTubers now earn an average of $49,000 yearly, up 25% in four years. Top creators' earnings jump sharply after 2024's political content boom, leading to calls for tougher tax monitoring.