A Bangladeshi delegation attending the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 in Washington, D.C. highlighted efforts to strengthen trade and investment ties between Bangladesh and the United States, with a …
On the line: H&M reportedly cuts Bangladesh orders
Also in this edition: Garment workers in Bangladesh are sizzling as suppliers turn off cooling, the International Court of Justice ruled to protect workers’ right to strike, and a Kering protest was …
Why Indonesia’s plan to gatekeep its biggest commodity exports is rattling businesses and investors
Indonesia’s plan to centralise commodity exports under a state entity is causing concern among businesses and investors over potential monopolies and market disruption. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Kazakhstan-Norway Business Relations Gain Momentum Amid Rising Trade
Bilateral trade has also shown strong growth. According to Kazakhstan’s Bureau of National Statistics, trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Norway reached $169.2 million in 2025, up from $123.1 …
Kazakhstan, Kenya Seek Direct Flights and New Trade Corridor Linking Central Asia and East Africa
ALMATY – Nearly 85% of all overland cargo traffic between China and Europe passes through Kazakhstan, and now Astana is looking further south toward Africa. During the Kazakhstan–Kenya Business Forum …
Kazakhstan, Kenya Seek Direct Flights and New Trade Corridor Linking Central Asia and East Africa
ALMATY – Nearly 85% of all overland cargo traffic between China and Europe passes through Kazakhstan, and now Astana is looking further south toward Africa. During the Kazakhstan–Kenya Business Forum …
Why China Is So Interested in Kazakhstan
Every year in Kazakhstan, workers pull hundreds of thousands of tons of copper from below the nation’s soil. Exporting oil and metals has been the life force of this former Soviet republic’s economy …
Thai business groups urge action on worker shortages as costs soar
BANGKOK, May 22 (Reuters) – The Thai government must take urgent action to tackle a migrant worker shortage that has compounded the economic strains brought about by elevated energy costs and put key …
Many foreign entrepreneurs desperate as Japan tightens ‘business manager’ visa rules
TOKYO — The Japanese Diet is debating tighter visa rules for foreign residents, while an amendment to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition･･･ …
Responsible business conduct key to maintaining trade competitiveness, attracting investment: Commerce Minister
, May 19 — Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Tuesday said responsible business conduct is no longer optional but has become a critical prerequisite for maintaining trade competitiveness, …