We must prepare for all uncertainties: The Daily Star
It is crucial for the Bangladeshi government, diplomats, policymakers, and businesses to collaboratively develop innovative strategies to navigate these uncertain times and…
Geopolitics
China’s bold move to bypass Western tech dominance
Washington's restrictions may have inadvertently accelerated Beijing's investment in alternative technologies that could eventually surpass the very technologies being withheld.
Vietnam’s negotiating team for trade talks with US established
The team is headed by Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien, with Deputy Minister Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan serving as deputy head.
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and India motor vehicle agreement protocol is now ready
BBIN-MVA aims to remove barriers and regulations for bolstering intraregional trade and connectivity.
Pakistan hopes for Iran’s ‘full cooperation’ in probe over killing of its 8 nationals: Foreign Office
The Pakistani nationals were “tragically killed” in Mehrestan County, located approximately 230 kilometres away from the Pakistan-Iran border, the Foreign Office said in a…
US President Trump spares smartphones, computers, other electronics from China tariffs
The notice did not provide an explanation for the move, but the late-night exclusion provides welcome relief to major technology firms such as Apple, Dell Technologies and many…
Chinese President Xi’s state visits to Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia to enhance mutual understanding
Expectations are high that Mr. Xi's upcoming five-day visit to Southeast Asia will provide new impetus for peace and development in the region and beyond.
Hit hard by tariffs, Indonesia’s textile makers want to ramp up US cotton imports
Diversifying exports to countries beyond the US is unfeasible in the short term because of either limited market demand or intense competition from local players in target…
Cambodia, Malaysia launch phase 2 of cross-border QR payment system
The official launch event took place under the presidency of Chea Serey, NBC governor, and Dato’ Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, BNM governor, during the ASEAN Finance Ministers'…
Afghan refugees in Pakistan not resettled to Western countries by April-end set to be deported
Amid calls for Pakistan to halt the deportation of Afghan nationals, State Minister for Interior Tallal Chaudhry also ruled out any extension in the deadline for the repatriation…