Set up factories in Bangladesh, sell products globally
Beijing (China), Mar 29 (UNB): Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus on Friday invited the Chinese business leaders to be part of new Bangladesh and its transformation engaging extensively in terms of doing business for mutual benefit.Dr Yunus invited top Chinese companies to invest in Bangladesh and make the country a...
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Wobbly US stocks face test with tariffs, jobs data
NEW YORK, March 29 (Reuters): A rocky US stock market will be tested in the coming week by a pivotal deadline for President Donald Trump's tariff plans and an employment report that could reveal a slowing economy.The S&P 500 posted a weekly loss, selling off on Friday after data pointed...
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PayPal's shares slide as EU lawmaker raises prospect of new fees
PayPal's shares fell 5 per cent on Friday after comments from a European Union lawmaker raised concerns that payments firms could get swept up in escalating trade tensions and potential tariffs between the US and Europe, reports Reuters.Uncertainty over tariffs and mounting trade actions have unsettled global markets, causing volatility,...
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Hong Kong derivatives trading surges to record on turbulent markets, hedge fund interest
HONG KONG, March 29 (Reuters): Big swings in stock markets and hedge fund activity have propelled Hong Kong's derivative trading to unprecedented highs.The number of outstanding futures and options contracts on the city's bourse has reached 22 million so far this year, surpassing the record set in 2024 by 70...
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Team EBL set for Mera Peak expedition in Nepal
A five-member team from Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) is set for an expedition to Nepalese mountain Mera Peak under the bank's initiative 'Beyond Limits: EBL Conquering Mera Peak.' The EBL employee team will leave Dhaka for Nepal on April 5, says a statement. Extending his best wishes to the mountaineering...
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