OPEC+ meets with future oil production hanging in the balance

The meeting comes as oil prices head for weekly losses and rumours of a possible output increase
5 October 2025, 06:13 AM

India allows exports of de-oiled rice bran after two-year ban

Prices of de-oiled rice bran have fallen by half since July 2023 to about 10,000 Indian rupees ($113) per ton
4 October 2025, 07:00 AM

Falling ocean shipping rates put carrier profits at risk, analysts say

The rate for Shanghai to Los Angeles, the busiest container trade route, was down 58% from a year ago
4 October 2025, 05:51 AM

China, Malaysia in talks for rare earths refinery project, sources say

The proposed refinery is expected to process both light and heavy rare earths
2 October 2025, 05:21 AM

Wall Street futures slip as government shutdown complicates Fed rate path

US stock index futures fell on Wednesday as investors assessed the implications of the federal government shutdown, which threatens to disrupt the release of key economic data and complicate the Federal Reserve's policy path..The shutdown, which independent analysts warn could last longer
1 October 2025, 10:09 AM

Foreign workers must get security clearance via Bida OSS

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) has made it mandatory for every foreign investor and employee to obtain security clearance for work permits exclusively through Bida’s One Stop Service (OSS) portal.
30 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Gold hits fresh high

Gold prices hit a fresh high on Tuesday and were poised to log their best month in nearly 16 years, as fears of a potential US government shutdown and growing expectations of further Federal Reserve rate cuts boosted demand for the metal.
30 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Spotify founder Ek to step down as CEO to focus on long-term strategy

The company adopts a new co-CEO structure in its strategy to fend off rivals
30 September 2025, 15:28 PM

Trump visa curbs push US firms to consider shifting more work to India

US President Trump raised the cost of new H-1B visa applications this month to $100,000
30 September 2025, 07:27 AM

India to launch EFTA trade pact on Oct 1

The EFTA countries are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland
29 September 2025, 12:15 PM

Toyota's August sales grow for eighth month on robust US demand

Its global vehicle production rose 4.9 percent, a third consecutive month of growth
29 September 2025, 07:32 AM

Taiwan seeks bigger tech presence in India

Taiwan is seeking to double its exports of chips and electronics to India over the next five to seven years as smartphone shipments from the country ramp up thanks to demand from the US, the head of the island’s main trade body said.
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM

External debt servicing rises 13.22% in Jul-Aug

$488.79 million in principal and $178.32 million in interest were repaid in the first two months of FY26
28 September 2025, 12:24 PM

Vietnam PM seeks new trade deals to counter US tariff impact

He expected exports to grow more than 12% this year
24 September 2025, 07:13 AM

Why is gold hitting record highs in Bangladesh?

Industry insiders attribute the surge primarily to the international bullion market
22 September 2025, 13:32 PM

Hardest-hit Vietnam risks losing $25 billion from US tariffs, UN estimates

US tariffs may slash one-fifth of Vietnam’s exports, study shows
22 September 2025, 05:56 AM

US flags fiscal transparency gaps in Bangladesh

Bangladesh suffers from a lack of transparency in government revenue and expenditures, the US Department of State said in a report released on September 19.
20 September 2025, 18:28 PM

Stress tests can help determine how much capital central banks need

Central banks face new risks in post-crisis era
20 September 2025, 08:26 AM

Intel's Nvidia deal expected to be a mixed blessing for Asian chipmakers

New alliance could ease pressure on TSMC but bring long-term threat
20 September 2025, 07:02 AM

Govt gives nod to export of raw jute stuck at ports

The government has approved the export of raw jute shipments that were stuck at the ports. This will give relief to exporters who had already sent their goods to the ports and completed all export procedures.
18 September 2025, 18:00 PM