By Heejin Kim and Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL, June 5 (Reuters) – South Korea’s labour minister called on the country’s major tech firms to share the spoils of their massive windfall profits, warning that …
Japan’s Q1 GDP revised lower to 1.8%; weak business spending clouds outlook
Japan’s economy grew at a slower-than-estimated annualised rate of 1.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 as business investment contracted, while rising energy costs linked to the West Asia confli …
Nvidia CEO says robotics is South Korea’s next big sector, points to ‘some suprises’
By Minwoo Park and Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL, June 5 (Reuters) – Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Friday said robotics will be South Korea’s next major sector, as he arrived for his second visit in seven months, …
Youth leadership training key to boosting US-Bangladesh business links: Envoy
US Ambassador Brent T Christensen says training young Bangladeshi graduates in negotiation and leadership skills can help strengthen trade and investment ties between the two countries …
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM faces $16 billion bill to cancel contracts as project reset deepens
NEOM’s 2026-2030 budget includes $16 billion in anticipated payments to contractors to terminate long-term agreements, according to Semafor …
UNHCR IRAQ Monthly Update April 2026
UNHCR IRAQ Monthly Update April 2026 As of the end of April 2026, Iraq generously hosts approximately 350,000 refugees and asylum-seekers, the majority (88%) of whom are Syrians. Close to 81% of this …
Beyond connectivity: Bangladesh’s telcos must reinvent to survive
Imagine a bustling market square in rural Barishal. A farmer stands by his harvest, streaming high-definition video on a digital marketplace to showcase his crop while checking real-time market rates …
Bangladesh requests new financial arrangement from IMF
Bangladesh has requested a new financial arrangement from the IMF to support its economic reform programme, said International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Bangladesh Ivo Krznar. “IMF staff …
Bangladesh to host inaugural trade-investment conference in June
Bangladesh’s first Trade and Investment Conference 2026 will boost foreign investment and economic resilience. Join key leaders on June 13 in Dhaka.
Dubai entrepreneurs can save $21,800 and 200 hours with new business setup platform
Dubai launches SME in a Box, a new platform helping entrepreneurs save up to $21,800 and 200 hours when starting a business …