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23 April 2026, 13:52 PM
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22 April 2026, 12:26 PM
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Apple, Microsoft remain world’s top 2 companies by market cap
Tech giants Apple and Microsoft remained the top two global companies by market capitalisation at the end of July after riding this year’s rally in technology shares.
1 August 2023, 18:00 PM
China imposes export curbs on critical metals
Chinese controls on exports of two metals critical to making semiconductors came into force on Tuesday, a day after Beijing imposed curbs on the foreign sales of some drones.
1 August 2023, 18:00 PM
India’s 2023 gold demand may fall
India’s gold demand in 2023 could fall 10 percent from a year ago to their lowest in three years, as record high prices are dampening retail purchases, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Tuesday.
1 August 2023, 18:00 PM
World factory activity shrinks
Global factory activity took a further turn for the worse in July, private surveys showed on Tuesday, a sign slowing growth and weakness in China were taking a toll on the world economy.
1 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Saudi Arabia may raise crude prices
Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, may raise its price for Arab Light crude for sale to Asian refiners for a third month as its voluntary output cuts may be extended, further tightening the supply of high-sulphur, or sour, crude.
1 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Foxconn EV venture targets India, Thailand for new small car
Foxconn's (2317.TW) venture attempting to build a standardised electric vehicle platform is targeting India or Thailand for the production of a small battery-powered car under development, the unit's chief executive said.
1 August 2023, 07:36 AM
Asia's factory activity shrinks as China's slump, global slowdown weigh
Asia's factory activity shrank in July, private surveys showed on Tuesday, a sign slowing global growth and weakness in China's economy were taking a toll on the region's fragile recovery.
1 August 2023, 07:25 AM
India raises windfall tax on petroleum crude
The Indian government has hiked windfall tax on petroleum crude to 4,250 Indian rupees ($51.68) per tonne from 1,600 Indian rupees with effect from August 1.
1 August 2023, 06:40 AM
Inter-ministerial meeting today to discuss RCEP duty benefit
Bangladesh is preparing to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in a bid to retain duty benefits after making the United Nations status graduation from a least developed country (LDC) to a developing one in 2026.
31 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Inter-ministerial meeting today to discuss RCEP duty benefit
Bangladesh is preparing to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in a bid to retain duty benefits after making the United Nations status graduation from a least developed country (LDC) to a developing one in 2026.
31 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Eurozone economy rebounds as inflation slows
Economic growth in the eurozone rebounded in the second quarter, data showed Monday, but concerns remain over inflation that is slowing yet still stubbornly high, and over stagnation in the German economy.
31 July 2023, 18:00 PM
China’s factory, services sectors show weakness
China’s manufacturing activity fell for a fourth straight month in July while the services and construction sectors teetered on the brink of contraction, official surveys showed on Monday, threatening growth prospects for the third quarter.
31 July 2023, 18:00 PM
China moves to boost consumption
Chinese authorities announced new measures to boost consumption on Monday, as fresh economic data suggested that the country’s post-Covid recovery is running out of steam and growth is slowing.
31 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Oil inventory drops set stage for higher prices
Oil inventories are beginning to fall in some regions as demand outpaces supply constrained by deep production cuts from Opec leader Saudi Arabia, providing support for prices which are expected to rise in coming months.
31 July 2023, 18:00 PM
EU, Philippines agree to relaunch free trade talks
The European Union and the Philippines will restart negotiations on a free-trade agreement as they seek to accelerate “a new era of cooperation”, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday.
31 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Exporters to get Tk 108.5 for a dollar from Aug 1
The rate will be Tk 109 for the remitters
31 July 2023, 15:25 PM
Walmart buys out $1.4 billion Tiger Global stake in India's Flipkart: WSJ
A Walmart spokesperson confirmed the transaction in an emailed response to Reuters but did not comment on financial details of the deal.
31 July 2023, 03:50 AM
Key US inflation gauge cools further
A key indicator of US inflation cooled in June to the lowest annual rate in over two years, although this remains above the central bank’s target, according to government data released Friday.
30 July 2023, 18:00 PM
US chipmaker to invest $400m in India by 2028
US chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices said on Friday it will invest around $400 million in India over the next five years and will build its largest design center in the tech hub of Bengaluru.
30 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Oil posts fifth week of gains on signals of tighter supply
Oil prices rose on Friday and notched a fifth straight week of gains as investors were optimistic that healthy demand and supply cuts will keep prices buoyant.
30 July 2023, 06:17 AM