China, India broadcast standoff dashes FIFA World Cup revenue hopes

Gianni Infantino, head of soccer’s global governing body, has called this year’s men’s World Cup the “most inclusive” in history.
12 May 2026

Garment exporters meet PM, demand uninterrupted power supply

The BGMEA and BKMEA sat with the premier in two separate meetings
11 May 2026

Oil soars as Trump rejects Iran's terms

Trump's repudiation of Iran's response to his latest peace proposal raised the likelihood of further violence and disruptions to oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz
11 May 2026

Sri Lanka to hike power tariff amid energy crisis

Sri Lanka will increase electricity rates by up to 18 percent from Monday to offset the additional costs of generating power using thermal plants due to the Middle East war, the Public Utilities Commission said.
11 May 2026

EU opens door to using US jet fuel as shortages loom

How big is the jet fuel threat to Europe’s summer holidays? The EU says it is not facing shortages yet, but it is readying for the worst -- and weighing options including using US kerosene as a back-up.
11 May 2026

China on track to reach high-income status in one to two years

China was ranked as an upper-middle income economy with 2024 per capita gross national income at $13,660
10 May 2026

Sri Lanka to hike electricity tariff amid energy crisis

Consumers using more than 180 units (kilowatt hours) of electricity a month will have to pay an additional 18 percent from Monday
10 May 2026

Pakistan eyes Chinese capital markets with panda bond

Pakistan Finance Minister Aurangzeb says economy was showing signs of recovery, including rising exports and remittances, despite the war in Iran
10 May 2026

Oil jumps 3%

Brent crude futures jumped as much as 3 percent on Friday, a ​day after the US and Iran traded air strikes, but pared gains as traders hoped for a ‌longer pause in the fighting that has shut shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
10 May 2026

Trump administration appeals latest court loss on tariffs

The Trump administration on Friday appealed ​a court ruling that found a 10 percent global tariff imposed in February was not ‌justified under a 1970s trade law.
10 May 2026

US job growth beats expectations but consumer confidence at all-time low

US employment rose more than expected in April, alleviating some concerns about the health of the world’s largest economy even as one measure of consumer confidence came in at its lowest-ever level.
10 May 2026

$100b export target at risk without logistics reforms

Warns an economist as Bangladesh still faces high trade costs, long cargo waiting times
10 May 2026

DCCI calls for integrated logistics ecosystem to boost exports

The chamber called for an integrated and efficient logistics ecosystem to support trade and investment
9 May 2026

China trade beats forecasts in April despite Mideast war

Exports from the manufacturing powerhouse were up 14.1 percent in April
9 May 2026

US job growth beats expectations but consumer confidence at all-time low

US consumer confidence, however, was an all-time low according to a University of Michigan survey
9 May 2026

Global stocks diverge, oil rises as fresh US-Iran clashes hit peace hopes

While European bourses retreated, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices both pushed to fresh records on solid US jobs numbers
9 May 2026

India plans to bolster key export scheme

India is planning to raise spending on its key scheme designed to refund local taxes paid on export goods and extend the programme’s tenure by five years, two government officials said, as the Middle East war clouds the county’s trade outlook.
8 May 2026

Robi’s Q1 profit jumps 85% on AI-driven offers

Robi Axiata posted a sharp rise in profit in the first quarter of 2026, as AI-driven personalised offers and disciplined cost management cushioned the impact of adverse economic conditions.
8 May 2026

Asia’s refined fuel exports plunge amid Hormuz closure

While prices for crude oil futures have surged and slumped in line with the latest headlines about the war between the United States and Iran, the impact of the crisis in physical markets for refined fuels has been worsening.
8 May 2026

EU negotiators yet to ratify US trade deal amid Trump tariff threat

Trump vowed last week to raise duties on EU cars and trucks to 25 percent, accusing the bloc of failing to comply with the deal
7 May 2026