US March retail sales surge past expectations on energy cost spike
AFP, Washington
22 April 2026, 16:46 PM Business
Oil, stocks fall as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce
AFP, Hong Kong
22 April 2026, 12:19 PM Business
Commerce minister seeks Australian investment in solar energy
Star Business Report
21 April 2026, 20:12 PM Business
War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says
Reuters, Paris
21 April 2026, 18:56 PM Business
Top US trade representative to visit Bangladesh soon
Star Business Report
21 April 2026, 17:57 PM Business
India fertiliser output drops a quarter on Mideast war
AFP, New Delhi
21 April 2026, 12:41 PM Business
Oil prices dip, most stocks rise on lingering Iran peace hopes
AFP, Hong Kong
21 April 2026, 12:36 PM Business

US to zero out tariffs on UK pharma under trade deal

The agreement means Britain will be exempted from hefty US tariffs imposed on pharma imports
2 December 2025, 07:12 AM

Gold prices ease on firmer Treasury yields

Spot gold fell 0.4 percent to $4,216.13 per ounce
2 December 2025, 06:12 AM

China floods the world with gasoline cars it can't sell at home

Many Chinese legacy automakers also watched their sales collapse – and responded by flooding the world with fossil-fuel vehicles they couldn't sell at home.
2 December 2025, 06:08 AM

Transhipment truck finally leaves for Bhutan through Burimari

The goods had been stuck at the port for four days
1 December 2025, 15:15 PM

Remittance jumps 31% in November

Expatriates sent home $2.88 billion in the 11th month of the year
1 December 2025, 12:39 PM

Taiwan seeks tariffs cut to 15% in US trade deal

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, is investing $165 billion in the United States to build factories in Arizona
1 December 2025, 07:21 AM

Gold climbs to six-week high on risk-off sentiment in equities

Spot gold was down 0.1 percent to $4,225.91 per ounce
1 December 2025, 06:28 AM

Asia's factories stumble as US trade deals fail to revive demand

In China, the world's largest manufacturer, factory activity slipped back into contraction,
1 December 2025, 06:11 AM

Electric vehicle prowess helps China’s flying car sector take off

A worker in white gloves inspects the propellers of a boxy two-seater aircraft fresh off the assembly line at a Chinese factory trialling the mass production of flying cars.
30 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Global airlines affected major A320 recall by Airbus

Several airlines said the repairs could cause flight delays or cancellations
29 November 2025, 07:05 AM

Gold eases from near two-week high as investors book profits

Spot gold fell 0.3 percent to $4,153.49 per ounce
27 November 2025, 08:34 AM

As AI reshapes shopping, US retailers try to change how they're seen online

Chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Google's Gemini have become part of the mix
27 November 2025, 06:27 AM

Small US retailers face holiday supply chaos due to Trump tariffs

November and December typically account for a third of US retailers' annual profits
27 November 2025, 06:07 AM
26 November 2025, 06:10 AM

How China leveraged its rare earths dominance over the US

The 17 key elements will play a vital role in the global economy in coming years
26 November 2025, 02:52 AM

No recession risk for US economy as a whole after $11 billion shutdown hit, Bessent says

Expectations for the fourth quarter have been halved, he said, forecasting growth of 1.5% to 2%, with an expected rise in manufacturing jobs to boost the scenario for 2026.
24 November 2025, 06:20 AM

US manufacturing slows in November as high prices curb demand

Relief for manufacturers is unlikely to come soon
23 November 2025, 06:50 AM

Lilly becomes first drugmaker to hit $1 trillion valuation on weight-loss demand

A more than 35% rally in the company's stock this year has largely been driven by the explosive growth of the weight-loss drug market.
23 November 2025, 06:46 AM

Nvidia's strong forecast calms AI bubble jitters, for now

Shares of the AI market bellwether jumped 5% in extended trading
20 November 2025, 10:29 AM

Bitcoin drops below $90,000 in sign of souring mood

The risk-sensitive cryptocurrency has erased 2025 gains
18 November 2025, 07:01 AM