In what attorneys in Pakistan termed a huge ray of hope, a federal high court on Tuesday directed the government to form an inquiry commission within 30 days to investigate blatant abuse of blasphemy …
US-based Wells Fargo banker blocked from leaving China after arriving for work trip: report
An Atlanta-based managing director at Wells Fargo is facing an exit ban after entering China in recent weeks, according to a report.
Iran mulls closing the Strait of Hormuz as retaliation: How it could affect global shipping, economy
Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane handling 20% of global petroleum demand, in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
3,233% inflation seen in Turkey’s chicken Burger King menu demonstrates enduring economic pain
By Akin Nazli in Belgrade The price of a King Chicken menu at a Burger King restaurant in Turkey jumped by 3,233% from 2016 to July 2025, according to local business daily Ekonomi. The eyewatering …
Official Philippine population hit 112.7 million in mid-2024, as annual growth rate eased to 0.8%
The official Philippine population reached 112,729,484 as of July 1, 2024, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Thursday. This figure, based on …
Couche-Tard scraps $46 billion bid for Japan’s Seven & i
TOKYO, July 17 (Reuters) – Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.TO) on Thursday pulled its $46 billion bid to buy Seven & i Holdings (3382.T), saying the retailer refused to engage constructively on …
Seven & i shows Japan M&A is still not easy, even with better governance
Japanese retailer Seven & i Holdings has again lived up to a reputation for shrugging off investor calls for better returns. This time, it also provides a reminder that even amid a corporate …
Japan’s Nagoya City Acquires H160 For Fire Fighting Ops
Japan’s Nagoya City Fire Bureau has acquired one Airbus H160, marking the first time the helicopter type has been acquired for firefighting operations. The helicopter will be configured for search and …
A cloudy business sky over Bangladesh
The business sky over Bangladesh looks dark and heavy, just like the monsoon days in July. There is growing fear and worry across the country as the United States has announced a 35 percent tariff on …
Bangladesh, China discuss deepening trade and investment ties
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin and discussed different issues with special focus on further strengthening bilateral …