Global Economy
The US economy is solid: Why are voters gloomy?
Cooling inflation, low unemployment, robust economic growth and... downbeat voters.
Analysis / Neither precedent nor Trump can save Big Tech
After losing a jury trial against game store Epic Games in December, a judge has now ruled that Google must open a key piece of its Android smartphone operating system
China to outline fiscal policy as traders await action
The news comes after traders on the mainland and in Hong Kong were left disappointed by a news conference Tuesday in which officials failed to unveil any new stimulus and provided scant detail on its plans for implementing the raft measures already flagged
India central bank leaves interest rates unchanged
Central bank governor Shaktikanta Das said the bank would remain "unambiguously focused" on aligning inflation with its target while still supporting growth.
Oil prices steady after sliding on potential Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Brent crude futures rose 22 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $77.4 a barrel by 0349 GMT
China says raised 'serious concerns' with US over trade curbs
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao's call with US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo was described by Beijing as "candid, in-depth and pragmatic".
Analysis / The US economy is solid: Why are voters gloomy?
Despite indicators showing the US economy is moving in a healthy direction, many Americans remain pessimistic about business and job prospects -- a mood that poses a frustrating problem for Vice President Kamala Harris in her neck-and-neck race with Donald Trump for the White House
Foxconn to build world’s largest ‘superchip’ plant
Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn said on Tuesday it is building the world’s largest production plant for US hardware leader Nvidia’s GB200 “superchips” that power artificial intelligence servers.
Cut spending to save money: Wahiduddin Mahmud
Implementing development project with borrowed money not a good idea, he said at a debate contest of the Debate for Democracy
Google to invest $350 million in India's Flipkart
The tech giant will join in as an investor in the latest funding round for the Bengaluru-based company
7th edition of INFOCOM to begin in Dhaka this afternoon
The event from Anandabazar Patrika brings together 50 speakers from government, business, IT, media, academia and other leaders from Bangladesh and India
Dhaka Motor Show begins in Purbachal
175 companies from 17 countries are taking part in the show
Bangladesh can ship $1 billion woollen sweaters by 2030: exporters
Two Uruguayan wool exporters are currently visiting Bangladesh
Forex reserves rise by $180 million in a week
Reserves hit $18.61 billion on May 21, up from $18.43 billion on May 15
Norway's Telenor appoints new CEO
Norwegian telecoms company Telenor on Thursday said it had appointed Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer as its new chief executive, starting December 1 when its current CEO, Sigve Brekke retires.
Nvidia profits soar on demand for AI power
Nvidia reported a net profit of $14.9 billion, while its revenue was $26 billion
What are the costs behind Trump's economic proposals?
As he makes another White House bid in 2024, tariff hikes -- this time on all US imports -- are again on the table.
Visa's digital payments rise 25% during Ramadan 2024
70% of the digital payments came through ecommerce