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IMF predicts steady global growth, disinflation for 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects steady global economic growth and ongoing disinflation in 2025, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva revealed ahead of the updated World Economic Outlook release on January 17, reports Reuters. Georgieva highlighted that the U.S. economy is...

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...

Considering alternatives to manufacturing is a miscalculation

The manufacturing sector has long been the backbone of Bangladeshs economy, fueled by affordable gas and low-cost labor. These factors enabled rapid industrial growth despite the countrys significant investment challenges, including high infrastructure costs and elevated bank interest rates....

Small businesses concerned over potential TikTok ban

The possible TikTok ban has sparked concerns for millions of small businesses that use the platform for growth and marketing. Desiree Hill, owner of Crowns Corner Mechanic in Conyers, Georgia, started her journey as a mobile mechanic. TikTok videos showcasing her work quickly gained attention,...

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...

Initiatives aimed at reviving glory of ‘golden fiber’

The Interim Government of Bangladesh has taken significant steps to revive the nations once-thriving jute industry, often dubbed the golden fiber. As part of this initiative, Bangladesh Bank has introduced special provisions to facilitate the repayment of outstanding loans in the jute sector....

Expert highlights vitamin D's role in hair health and growth

An expert has pointed out that many people are lacking a vitamin that is important for healthy hair. Eva Proudman, a hair specialist at Absolute Collagen, shared this advice while offering tips for improving haircare. She emphasized that a poor diet can greatly affect the health of your hair....

Toyota’s global production declines for 10th month despite rising sales

Toyota Motor Corporation reported its 10th consecutive monthly decline in global production for November, even as sales rose for the second straight month. The Japanese automaker produced 869,230 vehicles worldwide, a 6.2% drop compared to the same month last year and a steeper decline than...

Bangladesh secures $1.16 billion WB financing for climate-resilient development

Bangladesh has secured $1.16 billion in World Bank financing to bolster its efforts in enhancing health services, improving water and sanitation infrastructure, and advancing green, climate-resilient development. The approval, announced by the World Banks Board of Executive Directors on Thursday...

Global coastal population grows by 26%, new study finds

Mississippi State University Professor Emeritus Arthur G. Cosby, along with a team of U.S.-based researchers, has revealed significant global trends in coastal population growth in a new study published in Scientific Reports-Nature. Using cutting-edge technology from Oak Ridge National Laboratorys...

Vodafone-Three merger approval blotches UK antitrust shift

Britains approval of a merger between two of its four mobile networks signals a shift in regulatory priorities, with economic growth and infrastructure investment now taking precedence over keeping consumer prices low, reports Reuters. On Thursday, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)...

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

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...

Bangladesh's October exports grow 20.6%

The countrys export earnings in October saw a robust growth of 20.60% catching $4.13 billion, up by $0.71 billion compared to $3.42 billion of the same month on 2023. According to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), in July-October exports grew by 10.8% to reach $15.79 billion,...

Country’s GDP growth slows to 3.91% in Q4

Bangladeshs GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth decelerated to 3.91 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter (April-June) of the fiscal year 2023-24, according to data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). This figure marks a significant drop compared to 6.88 per cent GDP growth...

Serbian minister: BRICS becomes world’s fastest-growing alliance

BRICS has managed to become the most quickly developing association across the globe, Minister in charge of international economic cooperation matters in the Serbian government Nenad Popovic told TASS in an interview. I can express my personal opinion - I would like very much for Serbia to...