UN committee recommends Bangladesh’s LDC exit deferment
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Chittagong Chamber wants widening of tax net

The CCCI submitted 114 proposals for the upcoming budget
10 April 2025, 14:08 PM

Prada brings Versace home to create Italian luxury contender

The $1.375 billion deal brings one of fashion's best-known Italian labels back under Italian control
10 April 2025, 13:23 PM

Singapore eyes halal-certified agricultural imports from Bangladesh

Singaporean investors said at a roundtable by EBL
10 April 2025, 10:30 AM

Stocks gain for second day

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange edged up 0.17 percent to 5,205.23 points
10 April 2025, 10:15 AM

China urges US to meet 'halfway' as markets rocket on Trump tariff pause

The heightened tariffs against China took effect at the same time Thursday as retaliatory levies of 84 percent slapped on by Beijing on US imports.
10 April 2025, 08:45 AM

Samsung under pressure as US tariffs rattle South Korean economy

If Samsung "fully absorbs" the proposed tariff cost instead of shifting production elsewhere "approximately four trillion won ($2.7 billion) -- or some 33 percent of its smartphone operating profit -- would be directly exposed"
10 April 2025, 07:31 AM

No 'retaliatory measures' against US: ASEAN economic ministers

Despite their concern, the ministers said they were ready "to engage in a frank and constructive dialogue with the U.S. to address trade-related concerns".
10 April 2025, 06:56 AM

Vietnam says it will start trade talks with United States

"The United States agreed that the two sides should initiate negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement," according to a government statement.
10 April 2025, 06:11 AM

Where things stand in the US-China trade war

Responding to the 104 percent duties, Beijing said it would raise its own tariffs on US imports from 34 percent to 84 percent
10 April 2025, 05:43 AM

Trump's tariff pause gives market relief, but China trade war intensifies

Stocks on Wall Street and across Asia saw huge surges in reaction to Trump's announcement that he was halting a levy hike for almost all nations for 90 days.
10 April 2025, 05:20 AM

China's deflationary pressures persist as trade gloom worsens

The world's second-largest economy has gotten off to a bumpy start this year
10 April 2025, 03:46 AM

US tariff pause: Trump tries to unite the world against China, calm stock markets

While slapping another round of tariffs on China, Trump said his Chinese counterpart would want to talk to him. 
10 April 2025, 03:15 AM

US stocks soar on Trump tariff reversal, oil prices jump

The catalyst came around 1720 GMT when Trump announced a 90-day pause on the most onerous new tariffs for every country except China
10 April 2025, 03:10 AM

India central bank cuts interest rates

India’s central bank cut interest rates in the world’s fifth-largest economy on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs kicked in and policymakers warned of “challenging global economic conditions”.
9 April 2025, 18:00 PM

S Korea unveils $2b support for carmakers

South Korea on Wednesday unveiled a $2 billion emergency support package for its crucial export-focused carmakers, warning US President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on the sector could be a “significant blow”.
9 April 2025, 18:00 PM

China’s central bank asks state lenders to reduce dollar purchases

China’s central bank will not allow sharp yuan declines and has asked major state-owned banks to reduce US dollar purchases, people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday.
9 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Chipmaking giants face triple tariff hit

Chipmakers will feel the heat of Donald Trump’s tariff rampage. The exemption of semiconductors from the US president’s announced levies may not last. What’s more, the blow to demand for phones and other consumer electronics will be painful for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Samsung Electronics and peers. Surging costs also will disrupt their bold plans to set up factories in the US
9 April 2025, 18:00 PM

ECB braces for bigger-than-anticipated growth hit

Euro zone economic growth could fall much more from the impact of US trade tariffs than initially estimated by the European Central Bank and the turmoil could also drag inflation down in the near term, four sources told Reuters.
9 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Holcim Group reaffirms commitment to Bangladesh market

Regional head of Holcim Group meets chief adviser
9 April 2025, 13:48 PM

Chief adviser seeks greater collaboration with UK

UK trade envoy calls on Prof Yunus
9 April 2025, 13:06 PM