Brew, smell, and serve: AI steals the show at CES 2026

German group Bosch presented a new feature for its fully automated 800 Series coffee machine (sold from $1,700) that can be synchronized with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant.
11 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Trump pitches Venezuela oil to US majors -- and hits skepticism

Trump said oil companies would "deal with us directly"
10 January 2026, 13:05 PM

EU and India say 'good progress' made towards trade deal

Brussels is pressing to seal an agreement with New Delhi
10 January 2026, 13:00 PM

Startups go public in litmus test for Chinese AI

Leading Chinese artificial intelligence startup Zhipu AI soared as it went public in Hong Kong on Thursday, a day before rival MiniMax also makes its market debut in a litmus test for the country’s rapidly developing sector.
9 January 2026, 05:45 AM

Nvidia seeks full upfront payment for H200 chips in China

Nvidia is requiring full upfront payment from Chinese customers seeking its H200 artificial intelligence chips, hedging it against ongoing uncertainty over Beijing’s approval of the shipments, said two people briefed on the matter.
9 January 2026, 05:40 AM

AI to boost copper demand 50% by 2040: S&P

Growth in the artificial intelligence and defense sectors will boost global copper demand 50 percent by 2040, but supplies are expected to fall short by more than 10 million metric tons annually without more recycling and mining, the consultancy S&P Global said on Thursday.
9 January 2026, 05:40 AM

FTA with Latin Mercosur bloc could boost garment trade: BGMEA

Garment makers discuss bilateral trade with the Uruguayan ambassador in Dhaka
8 January 2026, 13:46 PM

World Bank warns Bangladesh public of fake loan scams

The global lender issued a statement today
8 January 2026, 12:58 PM

South Korea brings AI into the physical world at CES 2026

Hyundai Motor Group, LG Electronics and Doosan are set to showcase their latest AI robotics technologies
8 January 2026, 07:45 AM

Trump backs bill to sanction China, India and Brazil over Russian oil imports: US senator

The bill mandates a minimum 500% tariff on all goods from any country found knowingly purchasing Russian oil
8 January 2026, 07:00 AM

Nvidia requires full upfront payment for H200 chips in China, sources say

Nvidia's standard terms for Chinese clients have previously included advance payment requirements
8 January 2026, 06:50 AM

Samsung Electronics forecasts record profit in fourth quarter

Its strong forecast comes on the back of soaring demand for high-performance memory chips
8 January 2026, 06:39 AM

US lays out plan for marketing Venezuelan oil after Maduro ouster

Venezuela's state petroleum firm separately said that talks for the sale of crude oil to the United States had begun,
8 January 2026, 06:33 AM

US-Venezuela oil deal angers China, pushes prices down

Global oil prices fell on Wednesday and China denounced the US as a bully after President Donald Trump’s administration said it had persuaded Venezuela to divert supplies from Beijing and import up to $2 billion worth of embargoed crude.
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM

CPA would strengthen Bangladesh-EU ties: visiting EU top official

Paola Pampaloni, acting managing director for Asia-Pacific at the European External Action Service, is now in Dhaka
7 January 2026, 14:26 PM

China's power edge brings mixed AI blessings

The Nvidia boss warned in November that "China is going to win the AI race"
7 January 2026, 07:41 AM

Venezuela to export $2 billion worth of oil to US in deal with Washington

Trump says agreed volume to supply is 30-50 million barrels
7 January 2026, 05:46 AM

Trump announces plan to sell Venezuelan oil as US signals it is in talks with Caracas

US estimates killed about 75 people in the raid in Caracas.
7 January 2026, 03:58 AM

Samsung may flag 160% jump in Q4 profit

Samsung Electronics is expected to flag a 160 percent jump in its fourth-quarter operating profit spurred by a severe chip shortage that has sharply driven up memory prices as customers scramble to meet booming demand for artificial intelligence.
6 January 2026, 18:00 PM