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Experts urge review of Bangladesh-US tariff deal, cite risks to economy
The concerns were voiced at a seminar organised by the Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce (BCI) in Dhaka today (17 February).
Iraq to export 1.1M BPD of ‘black oil’ in 2026
Iraq plans to export over 1 million barrels per day of what it calls “black oil” within a drive to increase income in the absence of major non-hydrocarbon sources. “Black oil” in Iraq refers primarily …
Iraq’s premier says he hopes producers will reconsider oil export quota
Eight OPEC+ states to consider output hike on Sunday Iraq’s OPEC envoy says attention focussed on market balance Sudani says Iraq looking to facilitate entry of oil majors BAGHDAD, Sept 6 (Reuters) – …
South Korea lifts 9-year corporate crypto ban: What the policy change means
Key takeawaysSouth Korea is ending a nine-year ban on corporate crypto trading, allowing listed entities and professional investment companies to reenter the market under a regulated …
Traders protest new customs tariffs as Iraq wrestles with shrinking oil revenues
Hundreds of traders and customs clearance company owners have protested in central Baghdad to demand that Iraq’s government reverse new customs tariffs …
South Korea’s trade chief reaffirms commitment to U.S. trade deal
South Korea Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo reaffirmed Thursday that Seoul would carry out the tariff agreement reached with the United States last year.
Thai business group keeps 2026 GDP growth forecast at 1.6% to 2.0%
BANGKOK, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Thailand’s economy is expected to grow within a range of 1.6% to 2.0% this year, a leading business group said on Wednesday, maintaining its previous forecast amid political …
Philippines welcomes more business with Japan, eyes stronger economic ties
The Philippine government is ready to do more business with Japan, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said as he welcomed Japanese and Filipino business leaders in Malacañang. In his speech during the …
South Asia Business Costs: Doing Business In Pakistan 34 Per Cent Costlier Than Regional Economies, Study Flags Policy Failures
The report, based on a study conducted by the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) and cited by The News International, found that operating a business in Pakistan is 34 per cent more expensive than in …