China vows massive high-tech sector dev in next decade
China will develop its high-tech sector on a massive scale in the next decade, top officials vowed Friday, a day after meetings on the country鈥檚 future policy priorities concluded in Beijing.
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Eurozone business activity growth hits 17-month high in October
Business activity in the eurozone rose at the fastest pace in 17 months in October, a closely watched survey showed on Friday, despite a gloomy outlook in France where political uncertainty remains...
UK court rules Apple abused App Store dominance
Apple lost a UK lawsuit Thursday which accuses the US tech giant of abusing the dominant position of its App Store, with claimants seeking more than 拢1.5 billion ($2 billion) in damages...
Trump says all Canada trade talks 鈥榯erminated鈥� over 鈥榝ake鈥� ad
US president Donald聽Trump聽on Friday doubled down on his decision to end trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff advertising campaign, a sudden about-face soon after a cordial White House meeting with prime minister Mark Carney.
Boeing defence workers to vote on ending strike Sunday
More than 3,000 Boeing defense workers on strike in the US Midwest since August will vote this weekend on a revised contract offer from management, both sides said Thursday.
Amazon uses AI to make robots better warehouse workers
Amazon on Wednesday said it is speeding up the automation of its warehouses with the help of artificial intelligence and robotics, raising questions about the future of human workers.
Ivorian brothers dream of transforming cocoa industry
In a factory in southern Ivory Coast, where machines hum to produce chocolate bars and spreads, twin brothers dream of becoming 鈥榞iants of cocoa processing鈥�. Ivory Coast, which holds its presidential election this Saturday, is the world鈥檚 leading cocoa producer but only processes about 40 per cent locally while the rest is exported.
Canada slashes Stellantis, GM tariff-free car imports
Canada announced Thursday it was reducing tariff-free import quotas for carmakers Stellantis and General Motors (GM) in response to their moves to scale back manufacturing in the country.
India can switch from Russian crude, but at a cost: analysts
Indian oil refiners can shift away from Russian crude after US president Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Moscow鈥檚 two largest oil companies 鈥� but the move will come at a cost, analysts said Friday.
Square Pharm recommends 120pc cash dividend
Square Pharmaceutical board of directors has recommended 120 per cent cash dividend for the year ended June 30, 2025.
Rubaiyath new independent director of Peoples Ins
Rubaiyath Ara has been appointed as an independent the director of Peoples Insurance Company Limited, said a press release.
Modhumoti Bank opens 2 sub-branches
Modhumoti Bank PLC on Thursday launched operations of its two new sub-branches at聽Banasree and Uttara Sector-12 in the capital, said a press release.
Prime Bank cardholders to get discounts at D茅lifrance
Prime Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Les Bleus Limited (D茅lifrance) to offer exclusive dining and gifting discounts for its employees and customers.
Oil and gas majors stick to their guns on climate advertising
Oil and gas companies have increasingly come under legal attack over their role in contributing to global warming, yet unlike other industries that face tougher regulations they have not abandoned their climate marketing claims.
EBL hosts financial literacy seminar at NSU
Eastern Bank recently organised an exclusive seminar on financial literacy titled 鈥楨BL Campus Connect: Inspiring New Generation in Banking鈥� at North South University, said a press release.
