Foreign-owned firms get easier access to external loans
Star Business Report
16 July 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
Empty skyscrapers: China’s property slump still throttling growth
AFP, Tianjin
16 July 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
India approves $13b semiconductor plan
AFP, New Delhi
16 July 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
Oil rises 2% as Mideast hostilities worsen
REUTERS
16 July 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
US inflation cools in June before renewed Mideast fighting
AFP, Washington
16 July 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
Dollar on back foot
REUTERS
16 July 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
US inflation cools in June before renewed Mideast fighting
AFP, Washington
15 July 2026, 14:33 PM Business
Oil traders call Trump’s Hormuz bluff at their peril
REUTERS, London
15 July 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
US pays back $81b in tariffs ruled illegal by Supreme Court
AFP, Washington
15 July 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy

Vietnam's footwear exports to US fell 27% in Sept amid Trump tariffs

Despite these sectoral declines, Vietnam's overall exports to the United States edged down just 1.5%
6 October 2025, 06:27 AM

How China’s robotaxis jumped to top of ranks worldwide

On a brisk Friday morning in early September, a fleet of light blue cars glided quietly in front of the Amiri Diwan — the imposing building housing the seat of governance — in Doha, capital of Qatar.
5 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh, S Arabia launch joint chamber

In fiscal year 2024-25, Bangladesh's exports to Saudi Arabia stood at $310 million
5 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Exports slip in September

But first quarter earnings remain positive
5 October 2025, 12:46 PM

Remittance rises 12% in September

Expatriates sent home $2.68 billion in the third month of FY26
5 October 2025, 11:52 AM

UK trade envoy in Dhaka now

In her five-day visit, she will meet top officials of the interim government
5 October 2025, 11:08 AM

Foxconn third-quarter revenue hits record, misses market forecast

Revenue for Nvidia's biggest server maker jumped 11% from the same quarter last year
5 October 2025, 08:19 AM

OPEC+ meets with future oil production hanging in the balance

The meeting comes as oil prices head for weekly losses and rumours of a possible output increase
5 October 2025, 06:13 AM

Federal Reserve revamp is not revolutionary enough

Donald Trump’s second administration has upended long-standing conventions in diplomacy, defence, fiscal policy, trade, public health, and more.
4 October 2025, 21:12 PM

India allows exports of de-oiled rice bran after two-year ban

Prices of de-oiled rice bran have fallen by half since July 2023 to about 10,000 Indian rupees ($113) per ton
4 October 2025, 07:00 AM

Falling ocean shipping rates put carrier profits at risk, analysts say

The rate for Shanghai to Los Angeles, the busiest container trade route, was down 58% from a year ago
4 October 2025, 05:51 AM

OpenAI valuation soars to $500b

The valuation of ChatGPT developer OpenAI soared to a chart-topping $500 billion in a deal for employees to sell a limited number of shares, financial media reported Thursday.
2 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Prolonged US govt shutdown could raise market risks

Investors have anticipated for weeks the risks of a US government shutdown to markets. Now that it is here, they are hoping it will be brief.
2 October 2025, 18:00 PM

UN support for LDC review: Helpful, but won’t guarantee deferment, say economists

The review is expected to start within a month and conclude by mid-January 2026
2 October 2025, 18:00 PM

China, Malaysia in talks for rare earths refinery project, sources say

The proposed refinery is expected to process both light and heavy rare earths
2 October 2025, 05:21 AM

Gold hits record high on US govt shutdown

Gold prices rose to hit a new record high on Wednesday, supported by safe-haven demand as the US government shut down most operations, while growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut this month added to the metal’s appeal.
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Wall Street futures slip as government shutdown complicates Fed rate path

US stock index futures fell on Wednesday as investors assessed the implications of the federal government shutdown, which threatens to disrupt the release of key economic data and complicate the Federal Reserve's policy path..The shutdown, which independent analysts warn could last longer
1 October 2025, 10:09 AM

Dollar holds steady

The US dollar held steady on Tuesday ahead of a possible US government shutdown that could disrupt the release of the monthly jobs report this week, while the Australian dollar rallied after the central bank struck a cautious tone on inflation.
30 September 2025, 18:00 PM

OpenAI’s first-half revenue rises 16% to $4.3 billion

OpenAI generated around $4.3 billion in revenue in the first half of 2025, about 16 percent more than it generated all of last year, The Information reported on Monday, citing financial disclosures to shareholders.
30 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump visa curbs push US firms to consider shifting more work to India

Donald Trump’s H-1B visa crackdown  will hasten US firms’ shift of critical work to India, turbocharging the growth of global capability centres (GCCs) that handle operations from finance to research and development, economists and industry insiders say.
30 September 2025, 18:00 PM