United News of Bangladesh

Tashkent, July 13 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Uzbekistan's state-owned company Uzbekneftegaz said on Friday that it will export 15 billion cubic meters of gas this year, a 15-percent increase from 2018.

Seoul, Jul 13 (AP/UNB) — South Korea and Japan on Friday failed to immediately resolve their dispute over Japanese export restrictions that could hurt South Korean technology companies, as Seoul called for an investigation by the United Nations or another international body.

New York, Jul 13 (AP/UNB) -- Oil prices finished higher on Friday, as ongoing tensions in the Middle East lent support while the gains were capped by concerns over a global crude surplus.

New York, July 12 (AP/UNB) — U.S. stocks were modestly higher in afternoon trading on Friday, as declines in health care stocks were offset by gains in technology, consumer discretionary and industrial company stocks.

Bangkok, July 12 (AP/UNB) — World shares were mostly higher on Friday after Wall Street ended overnight with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing above 27,000 for the first time.

Bangkok, Jul 12 (AP/UNB)  — Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Friday after a turbulent day on Wall Street ended with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing above 27,000 for the first time.

Phoenix, Jul 12 (AP/UNB) — Nike announced Thursday it's going forward with plans to make soles for Nike Air shoes in a Phoenix suburb even though Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey blocked state money for the facility when the company pulled a flag-themed shoe from the market.

Bangkok, July 11 (AP/UNB) — Shares rose Thursday in Europe and Asia, tracking gains on Wall Street after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell suggested the US central bank is ready to cut interest rates for the first time in a decade.

Seoul, July 11(AP/UNB) — South Korea is seeking US help in a bitter diplomatic row with fellow American ally Japan over its moves to tighten controls on high-tech exports.

Dhaka, Jul 11 (UNB)- The chief executive and co-founder of Norwegian Air, Bjørn Kjos, has stepped down after 17 years in charge at the airline, reports  the BBC.