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World's first gig economy treaty adopted at the ILO
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China inflation remained stable in May as energy costs eased
11 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Saudi’s new national carrier gets off ground
11 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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US trade gap narrows in April on oil exports boost
11 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Gold falls over 2%
11 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Bangladesh can be world's No. 1 RMG sourcing hub: Inditex regional chief
10 June 2026, 21:47 PM
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$404m WB loan, grant for health, nutrition services in Bangladesh
10 June 2026, 21:00 PM
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Trump broke Opec. He may regret it
US President Donald Trump’s military forays in Venezuela and Iran have weakened Opec more than anyone thought possible just months ago. The White House may view this as a major win, but it may ultimately leave both the US and energy markets worse off.
6 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt advances talks with DP World on NCT operations
The UAE-based company also wants to operate Chittagong Container Terminal
5 May 2026, 19:45 PM
Asia battles rising, uneven toll of energy crisis caused by Iran war
Overall oil imports to Asia, which takes 85 percent of Gulf crude shipments, plunged 30 percent in April on the year
5 May 2026, 12:59 PM
Oil eases on signs US is loosening Iranian closure of Strait of Hormuz
Brent oil futures for July fell 51 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $113.93 per barrel
5 May 2026, 12:52 PM
India resumes wheat exports after 4 years
Indian traders have begun exporting wheat for the first time in four years, as ample stocks, higher global prices and firmer freight rates have opened a window for them to make small shipments to buyers in Asia and the Middle East, trade sources said.
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM
US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher
Several US restaurant chains including Wingstop and Domino’s reported weaker-than-expected sales growth in the latest quarter, saying that soaring gasoline prices caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran have forced their customers to cut back on other spending.
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh seeks expanded ADB support as global crises raise energy costs by $3bn
Finance minister made the call at a session of the 59th annual meeting of ADB
4 May 2026, 20:05 PM
Remove Bangladesh, Pakistan non-tariff barriers: Karachi Chamber
A delegation of the Pakistani trade body is now visiting Bangladesh
4 May 2026, 18:48 PM
USTR high-ups to visit Bangladesh to discuss trade deal
Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch will lead the delegation
4 May 2026, 17:06 PM
Oil rises as US-Iran deal remains elusive
Brent crude futures were up 67 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $108.84 a barrel
4 May 2026, 14:05 PM
OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas but stays mum on UAE pull-out
The seven major producers will add 188,000 barrels per day to their total production quota for June
4 May 2026, 13:21 PM
ADB unveils $70bn plan for Asia power grids, digital highways
Bangladesh has opportunities to bridge South and Southeast Asia
3 May 2026, 20:29 PM
Sri Lanka raises fuel prices as inflation spikes
The island has also rationed fuel following supply disruptions
3 May 2026, 14:43 PM
Bangkok food vendor curbs push city staple from the streets
Convenient, full of flavour and popular among locals and tourists alike, Bangkok's street food is one of the city's signatures
3 May 2026, 12:43 PM
OPEC+ to make first post-UAE production decision
The UAE, one of the world's top producers, announced April 28 it was withdrawing from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the expanded OPEC+ group, after chafing at their production quotas. The withdrawal took effect on Friday.
3 May 2026, 10:50 AM
India raises cooking gas, jet fuel prices
India raised on Friday the prices of commercial liquified petroleum gas and jet fuel for international airlines, according to a state-run energy firm, as supply pressures from the Iran war mount.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Why the oil price surge threatens a US recession
US President Donald Trump’s war with Iran was always unpopular at home.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Reconditioned vehicle importers seek duty cuts for hybrid cars
The association demanded duty cuts for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles
2 May 2026, 20:06 PM
US LNG exports to Asia surged in April as Middle East conflict curtailed supply
Nearly a quarter of all US LNG exports went to Asia during the month
2 May 2026, 13:27 PM
India raises cooking gas, jet fuel prices
The South Asian nation is heavily dependent on imported energy
2 May 2026, 10:26 AM