Iran economy looks set to withstand US naval blockade
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Global Economy
War revives European rooftop solar demand
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Global Economy
Tesla reports higher profits
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Global Economy
Iran war revives European rooftop solar demand to cut energy bills
23 April 2026, 13:52 PM
Business
Young Chinese use AI to launch one-person firms over job anxiety
23 April 2026, 11:35 AM
Business
Stocks sink and oil rises with Iran, US no closer to peace talks
23 April 2026, 06:44 AM
Global Economy
Hormuz blockade drives up costs at Panama Canal
23 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Global Economy
US March retail sales surge past expectations on energy cost spike
22 April 2026, 16:46 PM
Business
Opinion / Iran war may crush oil demand today, but send it soaring long term
22 April 2026, 14:09 PM
Business
How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptions
22 April 2026, 12:26 PM
Business
Bangladesh, India to launch trade in rupee today
The move is likely give some respite to the importers since they will be able to open LCs in rupee to source a portion of the products from India
11 July 2023, 05:15 AM
China’s deflation pressure builds as consumer prices falter
China’s producer prices fell at their fastest pace in over seven years in June, while consumer prices teetered on the edge of deflation, adding to the case for policymakers to use more stimulus to revive sluggish demand.
10 July 2023, 18:00 PM
China urges ‘practical’ US action on sanctions after Yellen talks
China on Monday called on the US to take “practical action” in response to its “major concerns” about sanctions on Chinese firms, after US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wrapped up more than 10 hours of meetings with senior officials in Beijing.
10 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Dollar steadies, yuan down
The dollar steadied on Monday, partly recovering from a knee-jerk reaction to Friday data showing US job gains were the smallest in 2-1/2 years, while disappointing inflation figures in China weighed on the yuan and proxies.
10 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Rupee recovers, premiums inch up
The Indian rupee managed to recover on Monday and far forward premium rose, tracking a fall in near-maturity US yields after data showed US payrolls rose less than expected.
10 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Yellen’s China trip yields long meetings, ‘cordial’ tone, but no consensus
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen went to Beijing with no expectations that meetings with China’s new top economic officials would immediately ease tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
10 July 2023, 18:00 PM
India inflation likely rose to 4.58% in June: poll
India’s inflation likely snapped a four-month decline in June as food prices surged, a Reuters poll of economists found, making a cut in interest rates unlikely any time soon, while the Reserve Bank of India is also expected to resist pressure to raise rates.
10 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Yellen's China trip yields long meetings, 'cordial' tone, but no consensus
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen went to Beijing with no expectations that meetings with China's new top economic officials would immediately ease tensions between the world's two largest economies.
10 July 2023, 12:38 PM
What people are saying about Ant Group's $984m fine and share buyback
China's Ant Group has announced a surprise share buyback that values the fintech giant at $78.5 billion, well below the $315 billion touted in an abandoned IPO in 2020, in a move that may let some investors exit.
10 July 2023, 11:28 AM
China's factory gate prices fall at fastest pace in 7 years
Momentum in China's post-pandemic recovery has slowed from a brisk pickup seen in the first quarter with demand for industrial and consumer products weakening
10 July 2023, 07:16 AM
Countries repatriating gold in wake of sanctions against Russia: study
The financial market rout last year caused widespread losses for sovereign money managers
10 July 2023, 06:25 AM
New Zealand signs ‘ambitious’ trade deal with EU
The European Union and New Zealand on Sunday signed a free trade agreement which Brussels says can lift exchanges between the two by 30 per cent with a decade.
9 July 2023, 18:00 PM
German industrial output slips
German industrial production unexpectedly fell in May, official data showed Friday, raising fears of a prolonged downturn in Europe’s top economy.
9 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Vietnam’s economy sees positive changes: govt
The Ministry of Planning and Investment has reported that Việt Nam’s socio-economic situation has been experiencing gradual and positive changes, with steady growth observed in several important indicators and indexes month by month.
9 July 2023, 18:00 PM
UK to unveil new measures to support financial sector
Finance minister Jeremy Hunt is on Monday due to announce new measures to support Britain’s powerful financial sector, seeking to make the UK the “most innovative and competitive” financial centre in the world.
9 July 2023, 18:00 PM
China’s GDP expected to grow 5.4% in 2023
China’s GDP is expected to grow 5.4 per cent in 2023, according to a report by the Bank of China Research Institute released last week.
9 July 2023, 18:00 PM
France expects big Tesla investment
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire on Sunday said he was “very hopeful” Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk will pick France for a substantial investment linked to the production of electric vehicles in Europe.
9 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Malaysia PM to meet Elon Musk to discuss investments
Malaysia's Trade Ministry in March said Tesla will open an office, showrooms and service centers in the country and establish a network of charging stations for its cars, but did not say when
9 July 2023, 14:17 PM
A new era dawns in trade with India
Bangladesh, India to begin bilateral trade in rupee from July 11
9 July 2023, 01:00 AM
Yellen criticises China’s ‘punitive’ actions against US companies
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on Friday for market reforms in China and criticised its recent tough actions against US companies and mineral export controls, while China’s premier called on her to “meet China halfway” and put bilateral relations back on track.
8 July 2023, 18:00 PM