- Myanmar declares week of mourning as chance of recovering survivors fades
- AL has no right to do politics: Nahid
- Flood of devotees offer Eid prayers in Khulna
- Pakistan PM extends Eid greeting to Chief Adviser
- Security spring cleaning: 7 essential steps to avoid getting hacked
- Eid celebrated in joyful and free atmosphere : Fakhrul
- Israel orders evacuation of most of Rafah
- AI was enemy No. 1 during Hollywood strikes. Now it's in Oscar-winning films
- Gold hits record high, on track for best quarter since 1986 on tariff worries
- Iran rejects direct nuclear talks with Trump
- BNP pays tribute at Zia’s mausoleum
- China discovers major oilfield in South China Sea
- Japanese researchers develop eco-friendly plastic that dissolves in sea water
- Eid jamaat held at JS premises
- Considering ways to serve a third term as president: Trump
- Corrupt Israeli regime must be uprooted: Khamenei
- Consumers may face low gas pressure in Dhaka Tuesday, Wednesday
- 4 traditional sweets to sweeten your Eid celebration
- Deaths from devastating earthquake in Myanmar climb past 1,700
- World's third largest steelmaker posts nearly $1b loss
China and Hong Kong stocks fall ahead of Trump's tariff announcement
Stocks in China and Hong Kong dropped on Monday,, following a wider decline in regional equities, as concerns grew ahead of U.S. President Donald Trumps upcoming tariff policy announcement on April 2. At the midday break, both Chinas blue-chip CSI300 index and the Shanghai Composite index...
Hong Kong property tycoon Lee Shau-kee dies
Hong Kong property tycoon Lee Shau-kee, who was once the richest man in Asia, has passed away. He was 97. The announcement was made by his property firm Henderson Land Development, of which he was chairman for more than 40 years, BBC reported. Henderson Land Development said in a statement...
Asian stocks rise following Wall Street rally, China reports strong economic data
Asian stocks rose on Monday following a strong rally in U.S. markets, marking the best day since Novembers election, and amid stronger-than-expected factory data from China. Later in the day, Chinese officials were scheduled to brief the media on Beijings efforts to boost consumer spending....
Hong Kong, Singapore lead Asia’s crypto resonance
Hong Kong and Singapore are at the forefront of Asias push to become cryptocurrency hubs, capitalising on a global resurgence in the sector, fueled in part by support from US presidential frontrunner Donald Trump. Bitcoin recently surged to nearly $110,000, with other cryptocurrencies also...
Hong Kong to file WTO complaint over US tariffs, official says
Hong Kong will file a formal complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over recent US tariffs, arguing that the US has disregarded the citys status as a separate customs territory, according to Chief Secretary Eric Chan on February 11, reads a Straits Times post. This move is completely...
DeepSeek boosts tech stocks in China, Hong Kong amid easing trade concerns
Chinese and Hong Kong stocks saw broad gains on Monday, with optimism surrounding AI startup DeepSeek continuing to drive the tech sector higher. Better-than-expected inflation data also helped boost investor sentiment, analysts told Khaleej Times. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.3%,...
Chinese tourists cancel Thai trips amid safety concerns
Concerns over safety in Thailand have led to a surge in cancellations from Chinese tour groups ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday. Independent travelers are also showing slower booking patterns due to heightened fears. Recently, Hong Kong-based singer and actor Eason Chan canceled his concert...
UK treasury chief heads to China to revive economic talks, strengthen ties
Britains Treasury chief, Rachel Reeves, is traveling to China this weekend to revive suspended economic and financial talks and strengthen cooperation between the two nations. The Labour government aims to reset strained ties with Beijing while addressing Britains sluggish economy, the Treasury...
Hong Kong syndicate used deepfake, dating apps to steal millions
Hong Kong authorities have dismantled a criminal syndicate that exploited deepfake technology and dating apps to con victims in Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia for over millions, reports media. According to media reports the amount is more than HK$34 million [more than tk53 crore]. The...