South Korea to invest $1.2tn in chips, AI data centres
AFP, Seoul
30 June 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
British American Tobacco cost-cutting hits 9,000 roles
REUTERS, London
30 June 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
US dollar rate rises amid June-end payment pressure
Star Business Report
29 June 2026, 21:42 PM Business
'One-time opportunity': South Korea bets big on AI boom
AFP, Seoul
29 June 2026, 12:50 PM Business
Oil climbs following renewed US, Iran strikes in Middle East
Reuters, Singapore
29 June 2026, 12:48 PM Business
Asia’s vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plastics
AFP, Taipei
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
Oil prices dive
REUTERS, Houston
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy

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

Oil, gas majors post sliding profits on weaker prices

Shell joined other energy majors Thursday in posting sliding profits after oil and gas prices weakened from peaks reached in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
27 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Obscure traders ship half of Russia’s oil exports to India, China

A Liberian-flagged oil tanker set sail in May from Russia’s Ust-Luga port carrying crude on behalf of a little-known trading company based in Hong Kong. Before the ship had even reached its destination in India, the cargo changed hands.
27 July 2023, 18:00 PM