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This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming
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Fed expected to hold rates steady
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India to keep engaging with US on trade deal
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Bangladesh and Pakistan resume direct trade after more than 50 years

The deal follows an improvement in diplomatic relations since an interim government in Bangladesh led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus taking over in the wake of the protests that drove then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina out of the country.
25 February 2025, 05:58 AM

Asian markets sink as Trump tariffs, China curbs stunt rally

The losses followed a broadly negative day in New York, where mighty tech giants have hit a wall since China's DeepSeek unveiled a chatbot that upended the AI industry and led traders to reassess their recent vast investments.
25 February 2025, 05:34 AM

Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs moving 'forward' on schedule

Trump reiterated at his press conference with Macron that Washington is also seeking "reciprocity" with other countries.
25 February 2025, 03:59 AM

Chinese investor plans $3.82 million wig factory at Ishwardi EPZ

Bangladesh Haijindi Hair Products Co will produce 6.98 million pieces of hair wigs and hair-related products annually
24 February 2025, 14:33 PM

Most Asian markets track Wall St loss; Hong Kong extends gains

The euro started the week on the front foot after conservatives won a closely watched election in Germany, with leader Friedrich Merz urging the speedy formation of a new coalition government.
24 February 2025, 07:24 AM

Musk's Starlink races with Chinese rivals to dominate satellite internet

The billionaire's Starlink communications network is facing increasingly stiff challenges to its dominance of high-speed satellite internet, including from a Chinese state-backed rival and another service financed by Amazon.com  founder Jeff Bezos.
24 February 2025, 05:56 AM

US business stalling, inflation expectations surge

US business activity nearly stalled in February amid mounting fears over tariffs on imports and deep cuts in federal government spending, erasing all the gains notched in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s election victory.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump tariffs shake up China's factory heartland

The US president has targeted friend and foe alike since taking office a month ago, notably slapping additional 10 percent duties on products imported from China.
23 February 2025, 05:46 AM

Tech, auto, medicines: who will pay Donald Trump’s tariffs?

After steel and aluminium, US President Donald Trump has set his sights on slapping 25 percent tariffs on semiconductors, cars and pharmaceuticals.
22 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump tariffs leave WTO adrift in eye of the storm

The World Trade Organization’s entire mission is overseeing global trade, but US President Donald Trump’s tariff offensive has left it adrift.
22 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Poultry sector poised for multi-billion dollar growth by 2050: experts

The 13th International Poultry Show ends with nearly 30,000 visitors
22 February 2025, 13:20 PM

Bangladeshi firms secure $34.5 million in orders

Discussions were held for an additional $29.1 million in potential exports
22 February 2025, 11:47 AM

Japan seeks Tesla investment in Nissan, Foxconn approaches Honda, reports say

The Japanese group behind the plans for Tesla to invest in Nissan hopes the Elon Musk-led company will become a strategic investor, believing it is keen to acquire Nissan's plants in the United States, according to the Financial Times.
22 February 2025, 06:21 AM

Tech, auto, medicines: who will pay Donald Trump's tariffs?

Trump has already slapped additional 10 percent tariffs on goods from China and has also threatened tariffs on Canada and Mexico, plus ordered a study into putting into place reciprocal tariffs.
22 February 2025, 06:15 AM

Trump orders tighter restrictions on Chinese investments in key sectors

The move comes at a time of growing trade tensions and strategic competition between the world's two biggest economies.
22 February 2025, 06:11 AM

Gold scales new high

Gold prices rose to a record high on Thursday as investors turned to bullion for safety on fears US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans would stoke inflation and a global trade war.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Elon Musk is not India’s ideal foreign investor

India may get more than it bargained for when it comes to Elon Musk. The Tesla boss’ role in the White House might make it easier for him to set the terms of his entry into the world’s third-largest car market. But President Donald Trump’s aim of cutting the US trade deficit will leave India less leverage to wrangle coveted factory jobs it wants from Musk.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump says trade deal with China ‘possible’

US President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday that a trade deal was “possible” with China -- a key target in the US leader’s tariffs policy.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Textile millers urged to adopt solar energy

The Dhaka International Textile & Garment Machinery Exhibition (DTG) begins today
20 February 2025, 14:13 PM

Essential commodity imports surge ahead of Ramadan

Between October 2024 and January 2025, imports of sugar, soybean oil, lentils, chickpeas post double-digit growths
20 February 2025, 13:47 PM