world-business
Consumer goods giant Unilever vows to slash use of plastic
The Hague, Oct 7 (AP/UNB) — Consumer products giant Unilever, whose brands include Dove soaps and Lipton teas, said Monday it aims to halve its use of non-recycled plastics by 2025.
6 years ago
Business economists foresee slowdown in US growth
Washington, Oct 7 (AP/UNB) — The nation's business economists think President Donald Trump's trade war with China will contribute to a sharp slowdown in economic growth this year and next, raising concerns about a possible recession starting late next year.
6 years ago
BMW to recall defective vehicles in China
Beijing, Oct. 5 (Xinhua/UNB) -- German auto brand BMW will recall 45 cars in the Chinese market due to problems in engine control modules, according to China's market regulator.
6 years ago
74th UNGA side event on Social Business, Youth and Technology held
Dhaka, Oct 5 (UNB) - The 74th UN General Assembly’s high-level side event on ‘Social Business, Youth and Technology’ was recently held at the UN Headquarters.
6 years ago
EU trade chief nominee urges US not to launch new tariff war
Brussels, Oct 1 (AP/UNB) — The Irishman set to take over as the European Union's top trade official on Monday urged the United States not to launch an economically damaging tariff war with the bloc over subsidies to Airbus and Boeing.
6 years ago
China to send its top trade negotiator to US for talks
Beijing, Sep 30 (AP/UNB) — China's top trade negotiator will lead an upcoming 13th round of talks aimed at resolving a trade war with the United States, a senior Chinese official said Sunday.
6 years ago
Alibaba's Ma steps down as industry faces uncertainty
Beijing, Sep 10 (AP/UNB) — Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma, who helped launch China's online retailing boom, stepped down as chairman of the world's biggest e-commerce company Tuesday at a time when its fast-changing industry faces uncertainty amid a U.S.-Chinese tariff war.
6 years ago
Nissan board says chief has resigned, successor to be named
Yokohama, Sep 9 (AP/UNB) — Nissan Chief Executive Hiroto Saikawa tendered his resignation Monday after acknowledging that he had received dubious income and vowed to pass the leadership of the Japanese automaker to a new generation.
6 years ago
Philippines businessmen view Bangladesh as a promising market
Dhaka, Sept 2 (UNB) – Filipino stakeholders are keen to develop the economic ties between Bangladesh and the Philippines viewing Bangladesh as a promising market.
6 years ago
US stock indexes end mixed to close out a volatile month
Dhaka, Aug 31 (AP/UNB) - Major U.S. stock indexes ended little changed Friday after a listless day of trading ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend capped a solid week of gains for the market.
6 years ago