Nvidia may back $250b for OpenAI data centre
REUTERS
28 July 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
Chinese chipmaker CXMT soars 500% on stock debut
AFP, Shanghai
28 July 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
China industrial profits grow, but pace slows
REUTERS, Beijing
28 July 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
Oil prices sink as US-Iran pause fuels fresh Hormuz hopes
AFP, Hong Kong
27 July 2026, 11:59 AM Business
This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming
REUTERS, Washington
27 July 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy

China consumer prices rise in February for first time in six months

The positive data comes as senior officials meet in Beijing for the annual "Two Sessions" of China's parliament and its top political consultative body, in gatherings that have been dominated by the economy and national security
9 March 2024, 05:36 AM

Empowering women through digital financial inclusion

To fully harness the benefits of these digital financial services (DFS) to close gaps in gender equality, policymakers must consider the unique challenges women face in accessing formal financial services. 
7 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Asean ambassadors hold meeting with ICC Bangladesh president

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Bangladesh President Mahbubur Rahman urged ambassadors of the Asean Dhaka Committee (ADC) to increase imports from Bangladesh to reduce trade gaps.
7 March 2024, 15:52 PM

Korean, foreign investors to get prompt services through OSS platform: Bida

Bida sits with Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry
7 March 2024, 12:00 PM

China trade surges in first two months of 2024

In January and February combined, exports surged 7.1 percent on-year
7 March 2024, 06:36 AM

Rajshahi businesses should reduce reliance on subsidies: NBR chairman

NBR sits with Rajshahi businesses in a pre-budget discussion
6 March 2024, 14:27 PM

Can China maintain growth and 'transform' its economy at the same time?

That balancing act likely means Chinese debt must go up to finance investment in high-tech industries, and manage the pace of the property downturn and the restructuring of municipal liabilities
6 March 2024, 09:36 AM

WTO panel rules in EU's favour in Malaysia palm oil dispute

The WTO ruling has been three years in the making after Malaysia, the world's second-largest producer of palm oil after Indonesia, initiated the case in 2021
6 March 2024, 05:39 AM

India's wheat, rapeseed ravaged by rain just before harvesting

Untimely rainfall and hailstorms have battered winter-sown crops, including wheat, rapeseed, and chickpeas in India's main producing areas
5 March 2024, 08:09 AM

China's Huawei and Amazon in patent licencing agreement

Huawei had ended lawsuits brought against Amazon in Germany over patented technology related to wifi and video playback
5 March 2024, 05:29 AM

Exports rise 12% in Feb

Bangladesh shipped $5.18 billion worth of merchandise in February
4 March 2024, 13:13 PM

India's Adani Green Energy gives initial guidance for 18-year dollar bonds, bankers say

This will be the Adani group's first dollar-denominated bond issue after a report by US short-seller Hindenburg Research in January 2023 led to a sell-off in stocks and overseas-listed bonds of Adani group companies
4 March 2024, 07:22 AM

China's BYD prices new version of best-selling EV lower than predecessor

BYD sold 412,202 Yuan Plus EVs in 2023, with 100,020 of them exported
4 March 2024, 05:21 AM

Shakib launches sports product brand SAH75

The champion cricketer teams up with Step Footwear
3 March 2024, 13:19 PM

Remittance hits eight-month high

In February, migrants sent home $2.16 billion, up 39% year-on-year
3 March 2024, 12:30 PM

Google's removal of apps from Play Store in India 'cannot be permitted' - minister

Google removed  many Indian apps, including Matrimony.com's popular Bharat Matrimony and job search app Naukri
3 March 2024, 05:56 AM

What was agreed at WTO negotiations in Abu Dhabi?

World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiators failed to break a deadlock on major reforms in the early hours of Saturday despite talks extending deep into overtime in Abu Dhabi, in what some delegates said was a triumph of national interest over collective responsibility.
2 March 2024, 11:03 AM

WTO fails on major reforms, extends digital tariff ban in Abu Dhabi meeting

World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiators failed to break a deadlock on major reforms on Friday despite talks extending deep into overtime in Abu Dhabi, in what some delegates said was a triumph of national interest over collective responsibility.
2 March 2024, 10:50 AM

BGMEA for removal of non-tariff barriers to Indo-Bangla trade

BGMEA president meets Bangladeshi high commissioner to India
29 February 2024, 15:46 PM

Banks’ offshore operations to receive a boost

Offshore banking units have been relieved from maintaining cash reserve ratio
29 February 2024, 15:11 PM