UN predicts world economic growth at subdued 2.8% in 2025
UN predicts world economic growth at subdued 2.8% in 2025

The world economy resisted battering by conflicts and inflation last year and is expected to grow a subdued 2.8% in 2025, the United Nations said Thursday. In World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025, U.N. economists wrote that their positive prediction was driven by the strong although...

Maldives strengthens ties with China; FTA set to take effect on January 1
Maldives strengthens ties with China; FTA set to take effect on January 1

The China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to come into effect on January 1, 2025, signaling a new chapter in the strategic partnership between the two nations. This milestone was announced during a special ceremony attended in person by Maldives Minister of Economic Development and Trade...

Hong Kong's panda exhibits to drive tourism and economic growth
Hong Kong's panda exhibits to drive tourism and economic growth

Thousands of giant panda sculptures will be displayed in Hong Kong starting Saturday,, where interest in the bears has increased since two cubs were born at a local theme park. The 2,500 exhibits were showcased in a launch ceremony of PANDA GO! FEST HK, the citys largest panda-themed exhibition,...

FICCI seminar focuses on Japan-Bangladesh FDI and economic growth
FICCI seminar focuses on Japan-Bangladesh FDI and economic growth

The Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), in collaboration with JETRO, JCIAD, and HSBC Bangladesh hosted a seminar titled Japan-Bangladesh Collaboration: Enhancing FDI Economic Partnership at The Sheraton Dhaka on Tuesday. The event aimed to strengthen economic ties...