Financial account recorded $2b surplus in first half of FY26, overall BOP remains positive
Supported by the strong financial account surplus, Bangladesh’s overall balance of payments recorded a surplus of $1.94 billion…
Weak Australian consumer sentiment backs March RBA pause, Westpac still sees May hike
Australian consumer confidence slumped again in February, strengthening the case for an RBA pause in March, though analysts…
China’s cruise industry passes major milestone as Beijing eyes travel boom
China’s first home-grown large cruise ship has now handled 1 million passengers since its commercial debut two years…
China moving early as confidence in US debt frays
China is urging its biggest banks to curb their exposure to US Treasuries, a calculated intervention in the…
South Africa’s farm exports hit $15.1bn record as US shipments slump
The figure represents a 10 percent year-on-year increase and marks the seventh consecutive annual rise in agricultural exports,…
US cuts Bangladesh tariffs to 19% in new deal, no reciprocal tax on certain goods
Bangladesh has secured a lower 19 per cent US tariff under a trade agreement signed by the two…
Japan pushes fast budget passage as food tax cuts, funding debated
Japan’s new government is pushing to fast-track its budget and tax agenda, with food tax cuts and funding…
ECB unlikely to react to a temporary dip below 2% inflation – Nagel
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel indicated that the ECB will likely overlook a temporary dip in inflation below its…
Congo to enforce local ownership rules for copper and cobalt miners, rebalancing stakes of some global mining giants
Mines Minister Louis Watum said firms must show that at least 5% of their share capital is held…
Bangladesh secures reduced 19% US tariff, exemption for some apparel made with US material; slightly higher than India
Bangladesh has secured a reduced 19% U.S. tariff under a trade agreement signed between the two countries on…
GT Voice: China’s consumption vitality can help India boost trade resilience
Illustration: Chen Xia/GT India’s tea exports reportedly climbed to a record high in 2025, driven by an increase…
Irish consumers missing out on €500 in savings each year
New research shows Irish consumers are missing out on almost €500 of savings a year, with a third…