Shortage of lighterage vessels hampers cargo unloading
CHATTAGRAM, Jan 16: Cargo handling operations at the outer anchorage of Chattogram port have been severely hampered due to an acute shortage of lighterage vessels, raising concerns over possible supply disruptions ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.The disruption has slowed the unloading of goods from mother vessels at the...
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China's 2025 economic growth likely slowest in decades: Analysts
BEIJING, Jan 16 (AFP) : China's economy likely grew last year at its weakest rate in three decades, outside of the pandemic, according to an AFP survey of analysts ahead of official data on Monday.The world's second-largest economy struggled to shore up its property market while boosting domestic consumption as...
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Retail investors steer record amount of cash into silver, creating crowded trade
Individual investors have been snapping up silver at such a pace it has turned into the most crowded commodity trade in the market, according to a report published on Thursday by Vanda Research, reports Reuters.Vanda calculated that in the last 30 days alone, individual investors have snapped up $921.8 million...
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Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products
BEIJING, Jan 16 (UNB) : Canada, breaking with the U.S., has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday.Carney made the announcement after two days of meetings with Chinese leaders. He said there...
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