Malaysia signs deal with Arm to bolster chip ambitions

Malaysia is a key player in the vital chips sector but has been largely focused on packaging, assembly and testing services -- the lower end of the market
5 March 2025, 12:50 PM

China ramps up stimulus to guard economy from changes 'unseen in a century'

The trade war with US President Donald Trump's administration is threatening China's economic jewel, its sprawling industrial complex
5 March 2025, 07:10 AM

How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M's is smuggled from war-torn Sudan

Sudan produces around 80 percent of the world's gum arabic, a natural substance harvested from acacia trees that's widely used in mass-market products including L'Oreal, lipsticks and Nestle, petfood
5 March 2025, 06:50 AM

Exports grow 2.77% in Feb

Bangladesh earns $3.97 billion from exports in the second month of the year
4 March 2025, 08:50 AM

Pran to invest Tk 200cr to boost plastic output, exports

In a step towards expanding Bangladesh's export market, Pran-RFL Group, one of Bangladesh's leading conglomerates, signed an agreement with China's Haitian Group to enhance its production capacity and boost exports of household plastic goods through a Tk 200 crore project.
2 March 2025, 18:00 PM

China wants to import 1,000 tonnes of hilsa from Bangladesh

China also wants to invest in the cultivation of mango, jackfruit, and guava in Bangladesh
27 February 2025, 14:28 PM

Ecnec to approve Bay Terminal’s dredging project mid-March: CPA chairman

Once approved, a loan deal with the World Bank will be signed
27 February 2025, 12:05 PM

Trump says European Union tariff level to be 25%

Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Trump described the EU -- whose creation was encouraged for decades by Washington -- as rooted in an attempt to counter the United States.
27 February 2025, 06:38 AM

AI chip giant Nvidia reports blockbuster revenue

The California-based juggernaut reported a net income of $22 billion on an unprecedented $39.3 billion in revenue in a blockbuster fourth quarter that ended in late January.
27 February 2025, 06:34 AM

DCCI, Dubai Chambers sign MoU to boost trade

Dhaka Chamber president led a 29-member delegation to the Dubai-Bangladesh Business Briefing in the UAE
26 February 2025, 13:04 PM

Unit prices of Bangladesh’s RMG exports to the EU fell in 2024

Bangladesh shipped $19.77 billion worth of apparel to the European Union last year
26 February 2025, 10:34 AM

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

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

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