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US proposes critical minerals trade bloc with allies to counter market disruptions

Google revenue surpasses $400bn as AI and cloud growth power strong earnings

Asia

Bangladesh to sign 1st EPA with Japan to secure post-LDC trade access

Asia

Malaysia bans e-waste imports amid crackdown on illegal dumping and corruption

Asia

China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns

World

Australia’s central bank raises interest rates for 1st time since 2023

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Winter storm grounds more than 1,200 flights across the US

Asia

India halves development aid to Bangladesh amid strained relations

World

Rising euro adds pressure on ECB as rate cut debate grows

Asia

How Bangladesh economy stands to gain as dollar hits four-year low

Spotlight

Green funds must prioritise SMEs

At a time when the government urges industries to go green and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, small and medium-sized entrepreneurs willing to invest in renewable energy are being trapped in endless delays, paperwork, and silence from banks.

Powering our digital transformation locally

There is no questioning the importance of embracing digital technology; while this is true for every nation on the planet, digitization holds particular promise for a developing nation such as ours.

US leads NATO defense spending as European allies follow behind

The United States remains by far the largest military spender among NATO countries, according to recent data highlighting defense budgets across key member states.

Billionaire wealth soars to record $18.3 trillion

Global billionaire fortunes surged 16% in 2025 to $18.3 trillion, marking the highest level ever and widening economic and political divides, anti-poverty group Oxfam reported Monday.

Climate justice cannot be an afterthought

While we continue to speak of the numerous issues that our country currently faces, we must remember that climate change remains our single biggest existential threat.

Opinion

Green funds must prioritise SMEs

Powering our digital transformation locally

Climate justice cannot be an afterthought

The US is already at war with Venezuela

‘Elite capture’: How Pakistan is losing 6 percent of its GDP to corruption?

Creating space for renewables

Cloudflare, AWS outages expose hidden weaknesses in the Internet

How to really deal with climate change?

Asian Biz

Bangladesh to sign 1st EPA with Japan to secure post-LDC trade access

Bangladesh is set to sign its first-ever Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan in Tokyo, marking a major step in its trade diplomacy as the country prepares to graduate from least developed country status later this year.

Malaysia bans e-waste imports amid crackdown on illegal dumping and corruption

Malaysia has announced an immediate and complete ban on the import of electronic waste, declaring the country will no longer serve as a destination for the world’s discarded electronics. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said all e-waste is now classified under “absolute prohibition,” eliminating previous exemptions that allowed limited imports with environmental approval.

China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns

China will ban hidden car door handles on all cars sold in the country, becoming the first nation to restrict the design over safety risks linked to accidents and emergency access.

India halves development aid to Bangladesh amid strained relations

India has slashed its development assistance to Bangladesh by 50 percent in the Union Budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year, reflecting a sharp deterioration in bilateral ties following the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

World Biz

US proposes critical minerals trade bloc with allies to counter market disruptions

The United States is pushing to create a “preferential trade zone” for critical minerals with partner nations, aiming to strengthen supply chains and prevent heavily subsidized products from destabilizing domestic markets. The proposal was outlined by Vice President JD Vance during a ministerial meeting in Washington attended by delegations from more than 50 countries.