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Trump freezes trade talks after canada imposes 3% tech tax
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an immediate halt to trade talks with Canada in response to Canada’s new 3% digita...
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Vietnam seaports see 13% YoY surge in container volume in April–May 2025
Vietnam’s seaports saw a 13% year-on-year (YoY) increase in container volume during April and May 2025, driven by strong gro...
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EU's consumer confidence down in June
In June 2025, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) dropped to 94 in the EU and by 0.8 points in the euro area, both remaining be...
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Forex reserves cross $25bn after two and a half years
Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves rose to $25.51 billion, surpassing the $25 billion mark for the first time in two and a hal...
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China Reshapes Africa’s Textile Sector with Investments and Zero-Tariff Access
China is reshaping Africa's textile industry through significant investments, zero-tariff access, and integrated supply chains, dr...
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Middle East apparel imports rose by 6.6% to $2.57bn in Jan-Apri '25
Apparel imports by Middle Eastern countries rose by 6.6% year-on-year to $2.57 billion during January to April 2025, reflecting st...
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LNG transportation costs at 8-month high
The combined impact of the tanker crisis and the war situation in the Middle East has pushed the cost of transporting LNG by sea t...
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Brent crude falls to $68 after ceasefire halts Middle East tensions
Oil futures fell sharply—by 3% to 5%—after Israel and Iran announced a ceasefire, reversing a 10% price surge triggere...
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Govt borrowing hits Tk 62,880cr, 55% up in 10 months
During July–April of FY 2024–25, the Bangladesh government’s domestic borrowing surged by 55% year-on-year, reac...
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Oil prices surge after US strikes iran’s nuclear sites
Oil prices have surged in the global market following the US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. Oil futures prices rose on the U...
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Iran’s parliament backs closure of Strait of Hormuz, final call pending
Iran's parliament on Sunday approved the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global trade. However, the final de...
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Bangladesh sock market dives amid geopolitical tensions
The Bangladesh stock market witnessed a sharp decline of over 1.6 percent on Sunday, driven by growing investor concerns following...
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Vietnam warns exporters as Israel-Iran conflict threatens global trade
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has urged domestic businesses to stay vigilant amid the escalating Israel-Ir...
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Germany’s industrial textiles exports dip, imports edge up in Q1 2025
Germany’s industrial textiles exports declined by 0.99% in early 2025, reflecting weaker demand from key markets such as the...
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Swedish study turns farm waste into sustainable textile fibers
Moving away from traditional wood-based cellulose, researchers aim to create dissolving pulp for clothing in Sweden. A study publi...
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Vietnam cracks down on counterfeit goods amid U.S. tariff threat
The U.S. accused Vietnam of being a hub for counterfeit goods, prompting the Vietnamese government to crack down to avoid a threat...
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UK apparel exports plunge 14% in April as EU demand weakens
UK apparel exports fell by 14% in April 2025, primarily due to weak demand from the European Union, according to recent trade data...
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Chattogram port sets new record in container handling
Chattogram Port has set a new record in container handling, processing 3,171,779 TEUs by June 15, surpassing last year’s tot...
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