Indonesia wins S&P upgrade as Jokowi victory fuels growth bets
Jokowi’s reelection spells continued growth and continuity leading to the upgrade. Indonesia won a sovereign rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings for its “strong…
America’s sincerity in seeking a deal doubtful
A China Daily editorial analyses the new white paper released by China on trade war with US. As China’s White Paper on its trade negotiations with the United States,…
White paper: US backtracks on its pledges
China says US responsible for breakdown in trade talks. The United States should take responsibility for the setback in economic and trade consultations with China, a government…
Trade dispute could reduce tourism to US
Chinese tourists numbers to the US are down year-on-year. A decline in Chinese travel to the United States has garnered diverse opinions on its causes from experts and industry…
Sanctions motivated NK cybercrimes: US officials
North Korean officials found ways to bypass international sanctions. US intelligence authorities say North Korea carried out cybercrimes such as cryptocurrency mining and bank…
Belt and Road Initiative and what’s in it for Bangladesh
As one of the key countries in China’s infrastructure program, what lays in store for Bangladesh. The second Belt and Road Forum (BRF) was recently held in Beijing. This is…
Wood exports soar to nearly $3.12b in Vietnam
Exports are at record highs as global demands drives sales. Export turnover of wood and wooden products reached nearly US$3.12 billion in the first four months of the year, a…
Pakistan economic team reviews budget proposals
The country is under pressure from both the IMF and private sector. With crucial meetings of the National Economic Council (NEC) and the federal cabinet lined up for the next few…
Rice prices hit 3-year low in Bangladesh
Good harvest, healthy stocks main reasons for lower prices. Rice prices have fallen to a nearly three-year low impacted by downturn in paddy prices at the farmers’ level in the…
Bangladeshis will be richer than Indians by 2030
This according to a new report by Standard Chartered bank. Bangladeshis will be richer than Indians by 2030 as the country’s per capita income will grow nearly four times…