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Lost Gulf oil exports far smaller than thought, traders and shippers say
14 June 2026, 14:15 PM
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14 June 2026, 12:46 PM
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World Bank, ADB urged to continue funding logically acceptable projects
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed says after meeting with ADB
18 August 2024, 09:03 AM
Foxconn chief defends India hiring after report that it rejects married women
The company has opened a multi-storey hostel complex, which is exclusive to 18,720 Foxconn women workers, near Chennai of India
18 August 2024, 06:03 AM
China, Saudi Arabia top buyers of Russian fuel oil
China and Saudi Arabia were the top destinations for Russian seaborne fuel oil and vacuum gasoil (VGO) exports in July, traders said and LSEG data showed on Friday.
17 August 2024, 18:00 PM
China youth unemployment jumped to 17.1% in July
Youth unemployment in China ticked up to 17.1 percent in July, official figures showed, the highest level this year as the world’s second-largest economy faces mounting headwinds.
17 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Japan’s economy rebounds in Q2
Japan’s economy has rebounded, government data showed Thursday, in welcome news for its next prime minister following Fumio Kishida’s decision to quit.
15 August 2024, 18:00 PM
China’s underwhelming data dampens hope of economic recovery
Chinese industrial production growth slowed in July while unemployment rose, official data showed Thursday, highlighting an uneven recovery in the world’s second-largest economy despite recent government measures to try to stimulate expansion.
15 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Uncertainty remains heightened in Bangladesh amid political transition: Fitch
The American rating agency assumes the effects to be temporary, and that political stability is restored and sustained
15 August 2024, 08:25 AM
Long-haul bus operators still in a tight corner
Although long-haul bus services in Bangladesh resumed five days ago, the number of passengers is still low as people are avoiding travel due to security concerns, according to industry insiders.
14 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Russia slaps ban on petrol exports again
The Russian government announced Wednesday that it was reintroducing a ban on petrol exports for another six months to “maintain a stable situation” on the domestic fuel market after major price hikes.
14 August 2024, 18:00 PM
No respite for China as economy shows new signs of weakness
A recent string of dismal indicators have dulled expectations for China’s economic performance in July, in an ominous sign for the rest of 2024 and pointing to the need for more stimulus measures beyond plastering over pain points in the world’s second-largest economy.
14 August 2024, 18:00 PM
$600 million taken in loans from Export Development Fund defaulted
Dhaka-based firms defaulted most of the amount at $558.7 million and Chattogram-based ones $29.7 million
13 August 2024, 08:26 AM
Stocks fall breaking a four-day gaining streak
The DSEX declined 1.39% before closing the day at 5,932.28 points
12 August 2024, 12:03 PM
Bangladesh power use grows as searing heat eclipses economic disruption
Bangladesh's electricity demand grew 7 percent over three weeks of deadly nationwide protests that disrupted industrial and commercial activity, data showed, as households cranked up air-conditioners to cool down amid searing heat
12 August 2024, 10:50 AM
Malaysia's palm oil stocks hit 4-month low in July as exports surge
The fall in stocks in Malaysia, the world's second-largest palm oil producer after Indonesia, would support benchmark futures <FCPOc3>, which are trading near their lowest level in seven months.
12 August 2024, 08:49 AM
Billions in dollar and euro notes reach Russia despite sanctions
China's yuan has overtaken the greenback to become the most traded foreign currency in Moscow, although significant payment problems persist.
12 August 2024, 08:46 AM
Freight train suspension deepens Ctg port’s container congestion
The suspension began on August 3
11 August 2024, 14:13 PM
Hindenburg alleges India market regulator chief held stake in offshore funds used by Adani Group
Adani Group has previously denied these allegations, and an email query sent to Adani Group was not immediately answered.
11 August 2024, 03:59 AM
China launches appeal at WTO over EU electric vehicle tariffs
Beijing said Friday it had filed an appeal with the World Trade Organization over the European Union’s imposition of additional tariffs on imports of electric vehicles from China.
10 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh economy records sharp contraction in July
Bangladesh’s PMI hit 36.9 where a reading of 50 indicates 'no change' compared to last month and above 50 means economy is generally ‘expanding’
8 August 2024, 13:48 PM
US tops China as Germany's biggest trading partner
German imports and exports to the world's largest economy totalled around 127 billion euros ($139 billion) from January to June, while for China the figure was 122 billion euros, according to Reuters' calculations based on the data
8 August 2024, 07:37 AM