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US warns flight cuts could rise to 20% if shutdown continues

US warns flight cuts could rise to 20% if shutdown continues
EU says China allows partial resumption of Nexperia chip exports

EU says China allows partial resumption of Nexperia chip exports
Over 1,400 flights cancelled across the US as air traffic cuts continue

Over 1,400 flights cancelled across the US as air traffic cuts continue

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ADB to hold Business Opportunities Seminar on November 12

ADB to hold Business Opportunities Seminar on November 12

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will organize a Business Opportunities Seminar (BOS) on November 12, 2025, at the Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Center (BCFCC) in Dhaka.
Asia’s manufacturing sector slows as US tariffs weigh on demand

Asia’s manufacturing sector slows as US tariffs weigh on demand

Factories across Asia struggled to gain momentum in October as weak US demand and renewed tariffs under President Donald Trump dampened orders across the region, according to business surveys released Monday.
Bangladesh’s remittance inflow rises 7% in October

Bangladesh’s remittance inflow rises 7% in October

Expatriate Bangladeshis sent $2.56 billion in remittances in October, marking an increase of nearly 7% compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data from the central bank.
Most Asian stocks rise as investor optimism endures

Most Asian stocks rise as investor optimism endures

Asian stocks mostly advanced on Monday, buoyed by lingering optimism following a strong end to October and another AI-driven rally on Wall Street.

World Biz

US warns flight cuts could rise to 20% if shutdown continues

US warns flight cuts could rise to 20% if shutdown continues

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Friday that airlines could be forced to cut up to 20% of flights if the ongoing government shutdown is not resolved soon, as carriers began implementing mandated service reductions.

Over 1,400 flights cancelled across the US as air traffic cuts continue

Over 1,400 flights cancelled across the US as air traffic cuts continue
Trump rules out Tomahawk missile deal for Ukraine, for now

Trump rules out Tomahawk missile deal for Ukraine, for now
US may raise tariffs if China fails to honor rare earths deal: Bessent

US may raise tariffs if China fails to honor rare earths deal: Bessent

Tech

EU says China allows partial resumption of Nexperia chip exports
EU says China allows partial resumption of Nexperia chip exports

Samsung Q3 profits jump 32% in as AI boom drives chip demand
Samsung Q3 profits jump 32% in as AI boom drives chip demand

Alphabet records first-ever $100bn quarter as AI drives growth
Alphabet records first-ever $100bn quarter as AI drives growth

Nvidia poised for record $5 trillion in market valuation
Nvidia poised for record $5 trillion in market valuation

Aerospace & Defence

Russia tested new nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile

Russia tested new nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile

Russia has successfully tested its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, a nuclear-capable weapon Moscow says can evade any defence system, and will move towards deploying the weapon, President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday.

Cambodia and Thailand sign peace deal to end border conflict

Cambodia and Thailand sign peace deal to end border conflict

Cambodia and Thailand signed a landmark peace agreement in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, formally ending months of tension and deadly border clashes. The accord was signed during the 47th ASEAN Summit in the presence of US President Donald Trump, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

Pakistan warns of ‘cataclysmic devastation’ if conflict with India erupts again

Pakistan warns of ‘cataclysmic devastation’ if conflict with India erupts again

Pakistan’s military has issued a stark warning that any future conflict with India could result in “cataclysmic devastation,” following what it described as “provocative and jingoistic” remarks by senior Indian defense officials.

Chinese drone experts worked with sanctioned Russian arms maker, sources say

Chinese drone experts worked with sanctioned Russian arms maker, sources say

Chinese drone experts have flown to Russia to conduct technical development work on military drones at a state-owned weapons manufacturer that is under Western sanctions, according to two European security officials and documents seen by Reuters.