G20 finance chiefs except China back action on distorted trade
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Bangladesh's exports rise 5.43% in July-August
1 September 2026
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Remittance rises 22% in August
1 September 2026
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What's in the US-Venezuela oil agreement
1 September 2026
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Global AI boom fuels Asia factory expansion in August
1 September 2026
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Oil extends gains, stocks drop as Trump issues fresh Iran warning
1 September 2026
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China's factory activity slides for second straight month
31 August 2026
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Oil jumps more than 2% after US attack on Iran's Larak island
31 August 2026
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Bangladesh repaid 3 times more in foreign loans than it received in July
30 August 2026
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US employment growth only modestly lower than thought in BLS revision
30 August 2026
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Trump administration invites Nvidia, Boeing CEOs for China trip: media report
Executives from Apple, Exxon, Qualcomm, Blackstone, Citigroup, and Visa are also on the invitation list, according to Semafor report
8 May 2026
EU negotiators yet to ratify US trade deal amid Trump tariff threat
Trump vowed last week to raise duties on EU cars and trucks to 25 percent, accusing the bloc of failing to comply with the deal
7 May 2026
Oil prices rise as investors weigh Middle East peace prospects
Brent crude futures were up 78 cents, or 0.8%, at $102.05 a barrel
7 May 2026
ADB forecasts oil prices to be $96 this year
The Manila-based lender downgrades growth projection for Asia and Pacific, including South Asia
6 May 2026
Oil sinks and stocks rally on peace hopes
The US blockade of Iranian ports remained, however
6 May 2026
Samsung Electronics market value tops $1 tn on chip boom
The company has emerged as a key player -- alongside domestic rival SK hynix -- in the supply of high-performing chips
6 May 2026
Govt advances talks with DP World on NCT operations
The UAE-based company also wants to operate Chittagong Container Terminal
5 May 2026
Asia battles rising, uneven toll of energy crisis caused by Iran war
Overall oil imports to Asia, which takes 85 percent of Gulf crude shipments, plunged 30 percent in April on the year
5 May 2026
Oil eases on signs US is loosening Iranian closure of Strait of Hormuz
Brent oil futures for July fell 51 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $113.93 per barrel
5 May 2026
Bangladesh seeks expanded ADB support as global crises raise energy costs by $3bn
Finance minister made the call at a session of the 59th annual meeting of ADB
4 May 2026
Remove Bangladesh, Pakistan non-tariff barriers: Karachi Chamber
A delegation of the Pakistani trade body is now visiting Bangladesh
4 May 2026
USTR high-ups to visit Bangladesh to discuss trade deal
Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch will lead the delegation
4 May 2026
Oil rises as US-Iran deal remains elusive
Brent crude futures were up 67 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $108.84 a barrel
4 May 2026
OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas but stays mum on UAE pull-out
The seven major producers will add 188,000 barrels per day to their total production quota for June
4 May 2026
ADB unveils $70bn plan for Asia power grids, digital highways
Bangladesh has opportunities to bridge South and Southeast Asia
3 May 2026
Sri Lanka raises fuel prices as inflation spikes
The island has also rationed fuel following supply disruptions
3 May 2026
Bangkok food vendor curbs push city staple from the streets
Convenient, full of flavour and popular among locals and tourists alike, Bangkok's street food is one of the city's signatures
3 May 2026
OPEC+ to make first post-UAE production decision
The UAE, one of the world's top producers, announced April 28 it was withdrawing from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the expanded OPEC+ group, after chafing at their production quotas. The withdrawal took effect on Friday.
3 May 2026
US LNG exports to Asia surged in April as Middle East conflict curtailed supply
Nearly a quarter of all US LNG exports went to Asia during the month
2 May 2026
India raises cooking gas, jet fuel prices
The South Asian nation is heavily dependent on imported energy
2 May 2026