AFP, BEIJING: China’s banking regulator has ordered an inspection of potentially risky loans to major Chinese companies that have invested heavily overseas, one of the firms under scrutiny said yesterday. Dalian Wanda Group said other domestic companies caught up in the review include AC Milan…

Bangladesh and the United States have laid emphasis on making the platform of Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum Agreement (Ticfa) more effective, reports UNB. Foreign Secretary Shahidul Haque met Assistant United States Trade Representative (A/USTR) for South and Central Asian Affairs Mark Linscott…

Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) has planned setting up of a big solar power zone for generating at least 1000 megawatts (MW) of electricity, official sources said, reports BSS. “The authority has started the process of acquiring around 4000 acres of land at Baher Char in Chandpur District…

AFP, HONG KONG:  Asian markets limped into the weekend, with energy firms still struggling after a bruising few days, while investors eye Donald…

AFP, WASHINGTON: Chinese overproduction is sending the US aluminum industry into near collapse, endangering supplies of materials critical to American…

Before last year's Brexit vote, there were warnings from many economists that the UK would suffer a catastrophic economic shock and be catapulted…

AFP, BRUSSELS: Eurozone private sector business activity slowed sharply in June but was still running at more than six-year highs, a closely watched survey showed yesterday. Analysts said that while the downturn in the headline readings was disappointing, the economy continued to put in a strong performance.…