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Japan, S Korea face 25pc tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters to leaders

Dhaka, July 8 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday began telling trade partners - from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players - that sharply higher US tariffs will start Au... Read More


Japan Eco Watchers Index Rises In June

India, July 8 -- A measure of the public assessment of the current situation of the Japanese economy improved less-than-expected in June, survey data from the Cabinet Office showed on Tuesday. The cu... Read More


Suhora Technologies and Orbital Sidekick partner to introduce hyperspectral satellite services in India

India, July 8 -- Suhora Technologies, an India-based space data analytics company, has announced a strategic partnership with US-based Orbital Sidekick (OSK) to introduce high-resolution hyperspectral... Read More


Trump maintains 32% tariff as Indonesia negotiates: Official

Jakarta, July 8 -- The governments of Indonesia and the United States are still engaged in talks following the recent announcement of a 32-percent tariff on Indonesian products, Deputy Minister of Tra... Read More


Private sector must pull its weight on R&D

India, July 8 -- Artificial intelligence is redrawing the global map of power, opportunity and inequality. This is the central concern of the 2025 Human Development Report, which argues that the real ... Read More


Sacked BDR members barred from marching to Jamuna

Dhaka, July 8 -- Police foiled an attempt by dismissed members of BDR (Bangladesh Rifles and now Border Guard Bangladesh) to march towards the State Guest House Jamuna, the official residence of the c... Read More


PM Modi accorded ceremonial welcome at Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, Brazilian President receives him

Brasilia, July 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a State Visit to Brazil after participating in the BRICS Summit, received a warm ceremonial welcome at the Alvorada Palace in Brazil on Tues... Read More


Bangladesh struggles to contain the fallout of an uprising that toppled its leader last year

New Delhi, July 8 -- Bangladesh was on the cusp of charting a new beginning last year after its former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was removed from power in a student-led uprising, ending her 15-year... Read More


UN slams Taliban over systematic oppression of Afghan women

Pakistan, July 8 -- The United Nations General Assembly has strongly condemned the "systematic oppression" of women and girls in Afghanistan by the ruling Taliban authorities. In a resolution passed o... Read More


Cut-down tariff deal hinges on Trump 'discretion'

Dhaka, July 8 -- A favourable tariff deal for Bangladesh hinges on Donald Trump's discretion, officials say as a crucial meet on reciprocal tariffs between Bangladesh and the United States is expected... Read More