Business, markets, trade and the economy of everyday life.
Tariff threat and potential carve-outs Japan signaled it may avoid the harshest impact from a U.S. plan to levy 100% tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals, citing language that could cap duties if production or investment is onshore.
Record civil penalty and next steps Amazon agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle U.S. Federal Trade Commission claims that it deceived consumers into enrolling in Prime.
Credit lines and outreach India’s EXIM Bank said it will boost financing for firms hurt by U.S. tariffs while eyeing expansion in Africa.
Wall Street slide drags region Asian shares fell after a weak U.S. session and softer September PMI data weighed on sentiment.
Rally led by tech and exporters Asian equities pushed higher with Japan and South Korea leading gains as investors priced in a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut this week.
A Morning in the Market On a bustling Thursday morning in Dhaka, a woman approached a fruit stall to buy guavas.
In a significant ruling, a US court has said Google will not be forced to sell its Chrome browser or Android operating system.
Kodak has pushed back against viral posts claiming a shutdown after 133 years, saying the SEC “going concern” wording flagged debt timing—not bankruptcy.
At the 2025 Foreign Investors Summit in Dhaka, global financiers delivered a clear message: without stable and inclusive governance, Bangladesh risks losing the confidence of long-term investors.
Shoppers got sticker shock this week as onion prices jumped Tk 20–25 in days, with most Dhaka neighborhood shops quoting Tk 85–90/kg and better-stocked outlets at Tk 75–90/kg.
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