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Russia seizes Deutsche Bank, UniCredit assets
A Russian court has ruled that Deutsche Bank and UniCredit's assets in the country are to be seized, documents showed
19 May 2024, 10:13 AM
China launches anti-dumping probe into imported EU, US chemical
China's commerce ministry on Sunday said it had launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of an important engineering chemical from the European Union, the United States, Taiwan and Japan.
19 May 2024, 07:23 AM
Musk arrives in Indonesia's Bali for planned Starlink launch
Tycoon Elon Musk arrived on the Indonesian island of Bali on Sunday ahead of the planned launch of SpaceX's Starlink internet service, which the Indonesian government hopes will boost internet penetration and health services in remote parts of the sprawling archipelago
19 May 2024, 07:14 AM
5 banks to seek offshore banking deposits at NY campaign
The leading banks will arrange a dinner for expatriate Bangladeshis at New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott
18 May 2024, 14:27 PM
Saudi crown prince seeks soft power in game hub Japan
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Japan next week, where he will hold talks on energy while hunting more opportunities in gaming as he seeks to improve Saudi Arabia's image
18 May 2024, 06:27 AM
Higher US food prices lead to a shift in shopping habits
Consumer inflation data published Thursday showed that food prices rose by 2.2 percent in the 12 months to April -- masking some sharp differences between items.
18 May 2024, 06:15 AM
UAE’s AD Ports Group to invest $1 billion to develop Ctg port
The Chittagong Port Authority signs MoU with the Abu Dhabi-based company
16 May 2024, 14:32 PM
US consumer inflation eases slightly in April, sending stocks higher
The annual consumer price index (CPI) came in at 3.4 percent in April, down 0.1 percentage point from March
16 May 2024, 07:16 AM
Japan economy suffers worse-than-expected contraction of 0.5%
Gross domestic product in the world's number four economy shrank by 0.5 percent against market expectations of a drop of only 0.3 percent
16 May 2024, 06:48 AM
What will be the repercussions of Biden's new China tariffs?
Despite targeting $18 billion in imports across new and already targeted sectors, analysts do not expect a major economic impact, assuming Beijing does not retaliate significantly
16 May 2024, 04:29 AM
Islamic banks lose Tk 8,496 crore deposits in a month
Deposits in Islamic banks reduced, but in Islamic banking branches of conventional banks rose
15 May 2024, 15:40 PM
Semiconductor makers have potential to earn $10 billion by 2041: Palak
Bangladesh would be able to earn $10 billion from semiconductor manufacturing by 2041 if proper policy support is ensured, according to Zunaid Ahmed Palak, state minister for telecom and ICT.
15 May 2024, 13:31 PM
Bangladesh’s outlook remains bright despite global uncertainty
Says HSBC’s chief economist for Asia
15 May 2024, 11:31 AM
Biden's new China tariff wall faces leakage via Mexico, Vietnam
The Biden administration's new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other strategic sectors aim to protect the future of US manufacturing, but they will likely accelerate a shift of Chinese production to Mexico, Vietnam and elsewhere to avoid them
15 May 2024, 06:24 AM
Argentina: Yearly inflation at almost 300%
The monthly inflation rate rose at 8.8 percent, compared to 11 percent in March
15 May 2024, 06:16 AM
Steel prices set to rise in Bangladesh: analysts
The US dollar rate hikes will fuel steel raw material cost, they said at Bangladesh International Trade Summit
14 May 2024, 12:52 PM
Uber to buy Foodpanda Taiwan
The US giant aims to complete the all-cash acquisition of Foodpanda Taiwan by the first half of 2025, it said in a statement.
14 May 2024, 09:38 AM
US to raise tariffs on $18 billion of China imports including chips
The United States is hiking tariffs on $18 billion worth of imports from China, targeting strategic sectors like electric vehicles, batteries, steel and critical minerals, the White House said Tuesday
14 May 2024, 09:12 AM
Sony net profit dips on-year but beats estimate
On Tuesday, Sony logged a net profit of $6.2 billion for 2023-24
14 May 2024, 09:05 AM
IMF endorses Japan's commitment to flexible yen
IMF said Japan's commitment to allow the yen to move flexibly will help the central bank focus on achieving price stability
14 May 2024, 07:07 AM