US immigration raid exposes S Korea business visa woes
South Korean business insiders told AFP Tuesday that many firms had been bending visa rules to send workers to the United States, saying this would change after a shock immigration raid...
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Walton launches new models of Takyon e-bikes
Walton has launched two new models of its e-bike series 鈥楾akyon,鈥� said a press release...
Boosting market linkage for cluster SMEs stressed
A two-day conference aiming to strengthen market linkages for the small and medium entrepreneurs from clusters across the country started at Dhaka on Monday...
Chinese support saught to boost entrepreneurs鈥� skills
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Taskeen Ahmed called for China鈥檚 comprehensive cooperation in developing the skills, capacity, and technological advancement of Bangladeshi entrepreneurs to sustain in global trade competitiveness...
Institutionalisation of trade negotiation capacity saught
Experts called for strengthening Bangladesh鈥檚 trade negotiation capacity through proper institutionalisation, as the country is set to graduate from the Least Developed Countries category in 2026...
Trump vows 鈥榝airly substantial鈥� chip tariffs soon
US president Donald Trump said Thursday the United States will soon put a 鈥榝airly substantial tariff鈥� on semiconductors coming into the country, after previously threatening a 100-per cent levy on the chips.
Iran鈥檚 small businesses hit by rolling blackouts
Pizzeria owner Saeed is unable to take or serve orders at his restaurant in the Iranian capital, his business stalled by rolling power outages that have compounded the country鈥檚 many economic woes.
Trump tariffs cause sharp fall in Brazil exports to US
Brazil鈥檚 exports to the United States plunged 18.5 per cent year-on-year in August, hobbled by the 50-per cent tariffs imposed by president Donald Trump, figures showed Thursday.
US tariffs on Japan autos lowered to 15 per cent
US president Donald Trump signed an order Thursday to lower tariffs on Japanese autos, as Washington moves to implement a trade pact negotiated with Tokyo.
Nestle CEO switch a chance to reset: experts
Nestle鈥檚 sudden sacking of its chief executive over an office relationship gives the Swiss food giant a chance to reset and return to its strengths, industry analysts said Tuesday.
Runner launches Skooty 125 scooter
Two-wheeler brand Runner Motorcycle on Thursday launched 125cc Runner Skooty 125 in the capital, said a press release.
Govt eyes competitive purchase thru easing lenders鈥� conditions
The government is working to make easy the conditions of donor agencies or lending countries for ensuring more competition in procurement process and reducing project costs aimed at sustaining the country鈥檚 development.
US trade gap widest in four months
The US trade deficit expanded more than expected in July to its widest in four months, government data showed Thursday, on a surge in imports before a fresh wave of president Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs kicked in...
NBR to host Meet the Business monthly
Giving highest priority to trade facilitation, the National Board of Revenue has decided to hold a view-exchange session with all stakeholders on the 2nd Wednesday of every month...
Experts for quality family interference in businesses
Experts suggested separating聽ownership from management of the family businesses to ensure long-term sustainability, with professional executives running operations under the ethical guidelines set by owners, experts said...