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Feud over container handling rates disrupts Ctg port operations

Disputes between berth operators and shipping agents slow handling at six jetties

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Humankind’s Comparative Advantage

A seeker at an early age, Yuval Noah Harari has written about human evolution as a philosopher and historian.

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Asian markets drop as trades fret over US inflation, rates outlook

Sentiment was also clouded by data showing that Chinese consumer inflation remained almost non-existent despite a raft of stimulus measures in the final three months of last year.

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China inflation hits nine-month low in December

For the whole of 2024 prices were up 0.2 percent, the same as the previous year.

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Fitch flags concerns over 'significant' US fiscal policy challenges

Congress has had frequent battles in recent years over the best way to tackle growing spending commitments, with lawmakers divided over whether to tax more, spend less, or do both at the same time.

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Samsung warns fourth-quarter profit to miss forecasts

The announcement comes after the world's largest memory-chip maker issued a rare apology in October acknowledging it was facing a "crisis" and that questions had arisen about its "fundamental technological competitiveness and the future of the company".

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US trade deficit widens in November on imports jump

With Trump set to take office later this month, trade imbalances in the world's biggest economy could again come under the spotlight.

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Samsung Q4 earnings expected to be hit by Nvidia AI chip supply delay

Samsung is expected to estimate its operating profit rose to 8.2 trillion won ($5.6 billion) in the quarter ended December

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Up to Tk 50 fee imposed on online tax payments

The fee will be Tk 20 for payments of up to Tk 25,000 and Tk 50 for up to Tk 50,000

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India's middle class tightens its belt, squeezed by food inflation

Slowing urban spending over the past three to four months has raised questions about the structural nature of India's long-term economic success

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Samsung Electronics shares hit 4-year lows on Trump risks, AI chips

The South Korean tech giant is the worst performing stock among global chipmakers like TSMC and Nvidia this year

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Boeing expects post-strike output recovery to take several weeks

In the first 10 months of the year, Boeing said it delivered 305 airplanes, down from 405 in the same period last year

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Deal with Japan can boost trade

The signing of an economic partnership agreement (EPA) between Bangladesh and Japan will increase bilateral trade and open a new door of opportunities for the South Asian country, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said yesterday.

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Reserves drop below $20b after ACU payment

After remaining above the $20 billion mark for just three days, Bangladesh's foreign currency reserves dropped to $18.46 billion after the country paid its regional import bills on October 9.

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Chic Wings (BD) Lingerie to invest $18 million in Bepza Economic Zone

The Sino-Singapore firm will set up a garment manufacturing factory

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Boeing reaches settlement to avert civil trial in MAX crash

It originally involved six plaintiffs but until now all but one had settled, according to a source familiar with the case.

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BB allows imports of 11 Ramadan commodities on credit

The benefit will remain valid until March 31 next year

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Inflation pushes people to compromise on priorities: commerce adviser

Sk Bashir Uddin says he will work hard together with everyone to control commodity prices

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