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Asian markets mixed ahead of central banks' rate decisions
Singapore, Jun 18 (AP/UNB) — Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday as caution set in ahead of interest rate decisions by the U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks.
UK can be a potential market for Bangladeshi agro products, spices
Dhaka, June 17 (UNB) - UKBCCI chairman Iqbal Ahmed OBE on Monday said the United Kingdom can be a potential market for Bangladeshi agro products, spices and fruits.
Target's tech trouble clogs stores with long checkout lines
San Francisco, Jun 16 (AP/UNB) — A glitch stalled checkout lines at Target stores worldwide Saturday, exasperating shoppers and potentially eating into sales at a prime time for retailers, the day before Father's Day.
Middle East attack jolts oil-import dependent Asia
Seoul, Jun 15 (AP/UNB) — The blasts detonated far from the bustling megacities of Asia, but the attack this week on two tankers in the strategic Strait of Hormuz hits at the heart of the region's oil import-dependent economies.
Asian shares mixed over concerns about oil tankers, trade
Tokyo, June 14 (AP/UNB) — Asian shares were mixed Friday as investors weighed a variety of factors, including suspected attacks on two oil tankers in the strategic Strait of Hormuz and lingering worries about trade conflict between the U.S. and China.
Asian stocks mostly lower after retreat on Wall Street
Tokyo, Jun 12 (AP/UNB) — Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Wednesday and Hong Kong's Seng index tumbled 1.7% as thousands continued protests against proposed legislation that many city residents fear could further erode the territory's legal autonomy.
Asian shares rise as Trump plans to meet Chinese leader
Tokyo, Jun 11 (AP/UNB) — Asian shares rose Tuesday as investor jitters over trade eased after President Donald Trump suspended plans to impose tariffs on Mexican imports and said he expects to meet with the Chinese leader.
G-20 finance chiefs mull 'fair tax' reforms to boost growth
Fukuoka, Jun 8 (AP/UNB) — Finance chiefs of the Group of 20 major economies meeting in the Japanese city of Fukuoka debated Saturday over how to revise tax systems to ensure big companies pay their fair share and support economies as global growth slows.
Asian markets wobble as US, China trade jibes over trade
Bangkok, Jun 3 (AP/UNB) — Asian shares wobbled Monday after U.S. and Chinese officials traded jibes in their widening clash over trade and technology.
China blames US for trade dispute, 'unacceptable demands'
Beijing, June 2 (AP/UNB) — China issued a report Sunday blaming the United States for a trade dispute and said it won't back down on "major issues of principle."