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Economics of the FIFA World Cup

2014-06-25 00:00:00

The FIFA World Cup has a significant impact on the global economy. FIFA, football's global governing body with 204- member countries, is beginning to view itself as a global "big business". This self-image is no assumption; it has been proven...

Hernandez powers Mexico into 2nd round

2014-06-25 00:00:00

BRASILIA, June 24 (Reuters): Javier Hernandez came off the bench to help Mexico reach the last 16 of the World Cup as their watertight defence and swift counter attacks gave them a 3-1 win against Croatia on Monday to emerge...

ECNEC approves three projects worth Tk 4.16b

2014-06-25 00:00:00

FE Report The government Tuesday approved a Tk 857.6 million cost project for procuring cargo and container handling equipment for the Mongla seaport aimed at enhancing capacity of the country's second largest port. Presided over by the Prime Minister Sheikh...

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2014-06-25 00:00:00

Focus on beefed up efforts for TUs\\\' proper working

2014-06-25 00:00:00

FE Report Labour leaders and experts from 20 countries at a regional seminar Tuesday called for beefed up efforts to ensure workers' rights by removing obstacles to proper functioning of trade unions (TUs). They also urged the governments for ensuring...

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2014-06-25 00:00:00

BTCL to bank on 4G for survival

Badrul Ahsan | 2014-06-25 00:00:00

The state-run telecom operator BTCL is shifting its focus from landlines to wireless data service for survival, officials have said. To this effect, the company has applied to the telecom regulator seeking allocation of spectrum before setting up a network...

Hungary cuts base rate to new record low

2014-06-25 00:00:00

BUDAPEST, June 24 (AFP): Hungary's central bank cut its main interest rate to a record low 2.30 per cent on Tuesday, the latest in a lengthy easing cycle despite a warning from the IMF. Earlier this month, the International Monetary...

German Ifo business morale in June hit by Ukraine, Iraq

2014-06-25 00:00:00

BERLIN, June 24 (Reuters): German business sentiment weakened more than expected in June as concern grew among companies in Europe's largest economy that tensions in Ukraine and Iraq would hurt their business. The Munich-based Ifo think tank's business climate index...

BAIRA to help govt in cutting migration cost

2014-06-25 00:00:00

FE Report The Bangladesh Association of International Recruiting Agencies (BAIRA) has decided to continue its efforts to cut migration cost and extend its support to the government in this connection. The decision was taken at the BAIRA Executive Committee (EC)...

European stocks close down, hit by US contraction

AFP | 2014-06-25 00:00:00

LONDON: European stock markets closed in negative territory Tuesday, as the United States—the world’s biggest economy—recorded its biggest contraction in five years. London’s FTSE 100 index of top companies lost 0.79 per cent to end the day at 6,733.62 points....

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2014-06-25 00:00:00

HSBC sells Swiss asset portfolio

2014-06-25 00:00:00

LONDON, June 24 : Global bank HSBC announced on Tuesday the sale of a portfolio of private banking assets in Switzerland for an undisclosed amount to Liechtenstein's LGT Bank. HSBC added in a statement that the portfolio had assets under...

China may \\\'miss 2014 public revenue target\\\'

2014-06-25 00:00:00

BEIJING, June 24 : China may have difficulty meeting its fiscal revenue target for 2014 due to a slowing economy and tax reform, the country's finance minister said on Tuesday. "For the rest of the year, as the downward pressure...

Adidas says World Cup to push sales to 2.0b euro target

2014-06-25 00:00:00

HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, June 24 : German sportswear firm Adidas expects to meet its target for 2 billion euros ($2.7 billion) of soccer sales this year as the World Cup fires demand for its shirts, boots and balls, it said on...

Singapore to launch gold contract as Asia eyes price alternatives

2014-06-25 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, June 24 : Singapore is set to announce the launch of a gold futures contract on Wednesday, two sources familiar with the matter said, joining a race in Asia to provide a viable alternative to the metal's global benchmark...

Matia for considering tax cut on savings tools

2014-06-25 00:00:00

Describing the advance tax on savings certificates as a barrier to boosting investment, Agriculture Minister Begum Matia Chowdhury Tuesday said such imposition discourages especially the small savers including pensioners and the similar people who mainly depend on their ultimate cash...

Abe unveils economic revival plans for Japan

2014-06-25 00:00:00

TOKYO, June 24 (AFP): Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe unveiled a fresh round of reforms Tuesday, in the latest bid to cement a fragile recovery, his second attempt to fire the "third arrow" of his economic action plan. In a...

EU beats out US as top food exporter

2014-06-25 00:00:00

BRUSSELS, June 24 (AFP) : The EU beat out the United States to become the world's top exporter of agricultural and food products last year, a European Commission report on the global farming market said Monday. Fuelled by record sales...

World-class Chinese bike hits market

2014-06-25 00:00:00

FE Report With after-sale 10 years' warranty for the first time ever, China's top-brand 'Haojue Cool Bike' hit Bangladesh market. Karnaphuli group, one of the oldest business conglomerates in the country, launched their state-of-the-art merchandise Haojue at an inaugural ceremony,...

WB calls for improving execution of Ctg water, sanitation project

2014-06-25 00:00:00

FE Report The World Bank (WB) has asked for improving implementation progress of its funded Chittagong Water Supply Improvement and Sanitation (CWSIS) Project. The project aims at increasing supply of safe and clean water in Chittagong by constructing selected water...

News in Brief

2014-06-25 00:00:00

Toshiba drops plan to buy Alstom grid business   TOKYO, June 24 : Japan's Toshiba has dropped plans to buy Alstom's power grid business from General Electric, a report said Tuesday, because the US giant is to set up a joint...

\\\'Govt attaches highest importance to industrial development\\\'

2014-06-25 00:00:00

Our Correspondent CHITTAGONG, June 24: Former mayor of Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Talukdar Abdul Khalek MP has said the present industry-friendly government attaches the highest importance to industrial development, as industries generate employment in the country. He was speaking as...

Business team visits USA

Our Correspondent | 2014-06-25 00:00:00

CHITTAGONG, June 24: A business delegation from Bangladesh, while visiting the US, has expressed hope that the tour will be mutually beneficial for business societies of both the countries. The visit will also add value to the diplomatic relations of...

PM apprises President about her Japan, China visits

2014-06-25 00:00:00

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday made a courtesy call on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban. During the meeting, the Prime Minister apprised the President about the outcomes of her recent visit to Japan and China. The Prime Minister apprised...

Australia, China FTA likely \\\'by end of year\\\'

2014-06-25 00:00:00

BEIJING, June 24 (Reuters): China and Australia, which have been trying to set up a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) for years, are determined to sign a deal by the end of this year, Australia's trade chief said on Tuesday...

S\\\'pore tourism hit by MH370 mystery, Thai crisis

2014-06-25 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, June 24 (AFP): Singapore is mounting a drive in China to market itself as a standalone tourism destination, officials said Tuesday, after a drop in Chinese arrivals to neighbouring countries affected the city-state. The Straits Times newspaper reported Tuesday...

WB launches dev strategy for Kenya

2014-06-25 00:00:00

NAIROBI, June 24 (Xinhua): The World Bank Monday launched its new development strategy for Kenya aimed at boosting economic growth and creating more jobs for young people. World Bank Country Director for Kenya Diarietou Gaye said the joint strategy by...

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2014-06-25 00:00:00

Root, Ali hold firm before rain aids England

2014-06-25 00:00:00

LEEDS, June 24 (AFP): Joe Root and Moeen Ali prevented England losing further wickets in the second Test against Sri Lanka before rain on Tuesday's final day at Headingley bolstered the hosts' hopes of a draw. Root (nine not out)...