Business
Samsung's 1Q profit slides on falling chip prices
Seoul, Apr 30 (AP/UNB) — Samsung Electronics Co. says its operating profit for the last quarter declined more than 60% from a year earlier because of falling chip prices and sluggish demands for its display panels.
World's largest cancer-drug maker's lead narrows as rivals catch up: report
Washington, April 29 (Xinhua/UNB) - Swiss-based cancer-drug giant Roche Holding AG is expected to lose its almost two-decade lead in the industry worldwide in a few years as competitors are catching up, U.S. media reported Sunday.
Iran's tea exports rise by 2.3 pct in value annually
Tehran, April 29 (Xinhua/UNB) - Iran exported 16,326 tons of tea worth 19 million U.S. dollars to 37 countries in the last Iranian year from March 2018-2019, Eghtesadonline reported on Sunday.
European envoys for action to improve ease of doing business in Bangladesh
Dhaka, April 28 (UNB) - European Ambassadors on Sunday called on the government to take practical action with a view to improve the ease of doing business in Bangladesh.
Trump confident US-Japan trade deal can be reached 'quickly'
Washington, Apr 27 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump expressed confidence Friday that a bilateral trade deal between the U.S. and Japan can be reached quickly despite ongoing differences over tariffs as he opened talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House.
Tecno Camon i4 series hits Bangladesh market
Dhaka, Apr 26 (UNB)— The Tecno Camon i4 phone has been launched in Bangladeshi market.
Indonesian investors interested in Bangladesh’s rail, energy sectors
Dhaka Apr 26 (UNB)- Indonesian businesses are keen to invest in several Bangladeshi sectors including energy, rail, tourism and infrastructure as they see immense potential in them.
‘Indonesia Fair 2019’ begins in city Thursday
Dhaka, Apr 22 (UNB) - A three-day fair titled ‘Indonesia Fair 2019’ will begin at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) here on Thursday which is expected to highlight Indonesian products, services and tourism sector cooperation between the two countries.
China's economic growth steady amid tariff fight with US
Shanghai, Apr 17 (AP/UNB) — China's economic growth held steady in the latest quarter despite a tariff war with Washington, in a reassuring sign that Beijing's efforts to reverse a slowdown might be gaining traction.
Electric car makers woo Chinese buyers with range, features
Shanghai, Apr 16 (AP/UNB) — Automakers are showcasing electric SUVs and sedans with more driving range and luxury features at the Shanghai auto show, trying to appeal to Chinese buyers in their biggest market as Beijing slashes subsidies that have propelled demand.