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China says it will retaliate if Trump raises tariffs
Beijing, May 9 (AP/UNB) — China said Thursday it will retaliate if President Donald Trump goes ahead with more tariff hikes in a fight over technology and trade, ratcheting up tensions ahead of negotiations in Washington.
Walton inks deal with Coca-Cola to supply Beverage Cooler
Dhaka, May 8 (UNB)- Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited (WHIL), a concern of the country's electronics giant Walton, signed an agreement with International Beverages Private Limited (IBPL), owned by Coca-Cola.
China's April exports fall amid US tariff war; imports rise
Beijing, May 8 (AP/UNB) — China's exports fell unexpectedly in April, adding to pressure on Beijing ahead of negotiations on ending a tariff war with Washington over Chinese technology ambitions.
China confirms economy czar going to Washington for talks
Beijing, May 7 (AP/UNB) — China confirmed Tuesday its economy czar will go to Washington for trade talks despite fears he might cancel after President Donald Trump threatened to escalate a tariff war over Beijing's technology ambitions.
Best Buy opens outlet in Nawabganj
Dhaka, May 6 (UNB)- RFL Best Buy, the largest retail chain shop of plastic household products in the country has opened its new retail outlet at Kashimpur Bazar of Nawabganj.
Telenor, Axiata enter discussions to merge Asian operations
Dhaka, May 6 (UNB) - Telenor Group and Axiata Group Berhad have been discussing to combine their telecom and infrastructure assets in Asia (MergeCo), in which Telenor would take a majority stake.
Petrobangla signs deal with Janata Bank to pay its LNG import bill
Dhaka, May 6 (UNB) - State-owned hydrocarbon corporation Petrobangla has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Janata Bank Limited for making payment of bill in foreign currency against import of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Asian stocks mixed as Fed steers clear of signaling rate cut
Singapore, May 2 (AP/UNB) — Asian stocks were mixed on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate intact and steered clear of suggesting that a cut was possible this year. Trading was light with markets in Japan and mainland China closed.
Asia markets mostly closed, Sydney up after new S&P 500 high
Bangkok, May 1 (AP/UNB) — Financial markets were mostly closed in Asia on Wednesday for holidays after Wall Street capped a wobbly trading session with meager gains.
Walton brings ‘Sadhooer Moddhe Srestho TV’ offer
Dhaka, Apr 30 (UNB)- The country’s electronics giant ‘Walton’ has declared a new offer - ‘Sadhooer Moddhe Srestho TV’ marking the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, scheduled to held from May 30 to July 14 in England and Wales.