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Asian shares stumble after Trump's latest trade threat

Asian shares fell as Trump renewed tariff threats and Mideast tensions grew.

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US inflation edges up but Trump tariff hit limited for now

US consumer inflation edged up in May as Trump tariffs ripple; Fed eyes impact

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Yunus lauds IMF for its positive role in Bangladesh

The chief adviser takes part in a talk at Chatham House, an independent think-tank based in London,

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Analysis / The EU can play it cool with Trump’s trade threats

EU handles Trump's trade threats cautiously, playing long game, aiding Ukraine

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Zara owner posts rising profit despite Trump trade war

Inditex's Q1 net profit rose slightly despite Trump's trade war

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Rare earths: China's trump card in trade war with US

Here is how rare earths have become a key sticking point in talks between the US and China

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ECB's Lagarde slams 'coercive trade policies' in Beijing visit

ECB's Lagarde warns "coercive trade policies" harm global supply chains; urges de-escalation of tariff disputes

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Tariffs expected to lift underlying US consumer prices in May

US May consumer prices rose moderately, with tariffs fueling underlying inflation despite cheaper gasoline

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Prada brings Versace home to create Italian luxury contender

The $1.375 billion deal brings one of fashion's best-known Italian labels back under Italian control

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Singapore eyes halal-certified agricultural imports from Bangladesh

Singaporean investors said at a roundtable by EBL

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Stocks gain for second day

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange edged up 0.17 percent to 5,205.23 points

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Samsung under pressure as US tariffs rattle South Korean economy

If Samsung "fully absorbs" the proposed tariff cost instead of shifting production elsewhere "approximately four trillion won ($2.7 billion) -- or some 33 percent of its smartphone operating profit -- would be directly exposed"

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No 'retaliatory measures' against US: ASEAN economic ministers

Despite their concern, the ministers said they were ready "to engage in a frank and constructive dialogue with the U.S. to address trade-related concerns".

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Vietnam says it will start trade talks with United States

"The United States agreed that the two sides should initiate negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement," according to a government statement.

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Trump's tariff pause gives market relief, but China trade war intensifies

Stocks on Wall Street and across Asia saw huge surges in reaction to Trump's announcement that he was halting a levy hike for almost all nations for 90 days.

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China's deflationary pressures persist as trade gloom worsens

The world's second-largest economy has gotten off to a bumpy start this year

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US tariff pause: Trump tries to unite the world against China, calm stock markets

While slapping another round of tariffs on China, Trump said his Chinese counterpart would want to talk to him. 

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Holcim Group reaffirms commitment to Bangladesh market

Regional head of Holcim Group meets chief adviser

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