AFP, LONDON: World stock markets yesterday ended 2015 with a whimper after sharp volatility sparked by China’s slowdown, eurozone stimulus, the Greek crisis, rising US rates and a commodities rout. “After a year that began so promisingly the markets are wrapping up 2015 in the limpest way…

AFP, SINGAPORE: Oil prices rebounded in Asia yesterday on bargain-hunting on the last trading day of 2015 following a sharp decline fuelled by an unexpected rise in US commercial stockpiles. The commodity headed for another annual loss caused by a stubborn global supply glut and weak demand. Data from…

AFP, JAKARTA: Southeast Asian nations officially launched an EU-inspired economic bloc yesterday aimed at boosting the region’s trading clout and…

AFP, HONG KONG: Energy shares fell again yesterday on the last trading day of the year, tracking losses in New York and Europe although oil prices bounced slightly following another hefty loss. With business light, stock markets flitted in and out of positive territory and Shanghai ended a rollercoaster…

Anis A Khan, managing director and CEO of Mutual Trust Bank Ltd (MTB), has been elected chairman of Association of Bankers, Bangladesh (ABB) for 2016-2017,…

Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury has been appointed as additional managing director of Pubali Bank Limited, a press statement said yesterday. Prior to the appointment,…

Local company Marcel is offering conditional six months replacement warranty for its LED (Light Emitting Diode) televisions from December 1, a press statement said recently. Along with the replacement warranty, the custo-mers will also enjoy two years warranty for panel, spare parts and services of…