The foreign minister urged the business community of Thailand to invest in Bangladesh. Hasan Mahmud. He made this call at a business meeting organized by the Bangladesh Embassy in Bangkok on Friday (April 26). In the meeting, the foreign minister emphasized on the potential of trade and investment between Bangladesh and Thailand. He said that […]
Read MoreIn a bid to bolster Sri Lanka’s rural economy and fortify food security, Japan has announced a generous grant of $3 million through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This initiative aims to strengthen inland fisheries, particularly in regions such as Batticaloa, Mullaitivu, Anuradhapura, and Monaragala districts. The project, spanning over […]
Read MoreIn a strategic move, Ma Liqian, the wife of tech magnate Forrest Li, has set her sights on a prestigious mansion nestled in the heart of Singapore’s exclusive residential enclave. Despite the luxury property market experiencing a slowdown, Liqian has filed an option to acquire a lavish estate on Gallop Road for a staggering $31 […]
Read MoreChina’s relentless crackdown on corruption is reshaping the leadership landscape of its state-owned enterprises (SOEs), with a surge in executive turnover marking a significant shift in the country’s corporate governance dynamics. The latest data reveals that China has replaced a remarkable number of top executives at state-owned companies this year, signaling a concerted effort to […]
Read MoreEfforts to navigate Sri Lanka’s complex debt crisis hit a stumbling block on Tuesday as the government rejected a proposal put forth by international bondholders to restructure over $12 billion in debt. The decision not only jeopardizes crucial International Monetary Fund (IMF) support but also prolongs the island nation’s struggle to resolve a two-year-long […]
Read MoreIn a bid to secure lasting macroeconomic stability and enact crucial structural reforms, Pakistan is gearing up for negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to outline the terms of a new loan agreement, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb revealed to Reuters. With the current $3.0 billion IMF arrangement set to expire in late April, Pakistan […]
Read MoreIn a stark warning reminiscent of a “slow motion train accident,” Jens Eskelund, President of the European Chamber in China, sounded the alarm on Wednesday about the escalating tensions between China and Europe. Addressing concerns at a gathering in Guangzhou, Eskelund emphasized the urgent need for increased dialogue between European and Chinese leaders to prevent […]
Read MoreAs the holy Eid-ul-Fitr is approaching, the number of Bangladeshi buyers is increasing in the New Market area of Kolkata and its surrounding markets. In the past few days, it has been seen that the New Market area of Kolkata is not crowded with Bangladeshi tourists. Besides, traders are happy with the spontaneous arrival of […]
Read MoreBy Abdullah Al Masum As China leans towards electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing its internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles are losing sheen, resulting in more zombie car plants. China has overplayed the West in terms of EV manufacturing but at home it has a new dilemma to tackle – how to manage the rapid decline of […]
Read MoreAt the end of the current fiscal year 2023-24, Bangladesh will rank second in South Asia in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) growth. And India will occupy the highest position. This information was given on Tuesday in a report entitled ‘Bangladesh Development Update’ at the World Bank’s Dhaka office at Agargaon in the capital. […]
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