United News of Bangladesh

Washington, Aug 30 (UNB/AP) — The U.S. economy slowed in the spring, and most analysts expect it to weaken further in the months ahead. Yet the main driver of growth — consumer spending — remains vigorous enough to keep the economy growing steadily if still modestly.

Beijing, Aug 29 (AP/UNB) — Asian stocks declined Thursday following Wall Street's rebound amid uncertainty about U.S.-Chinese trade tension.

Dhaka, Aug 27 (UNB) - A group of Chinese companies on Tuesday showed interest in investing in different sectors in Bangladesh.

Tokyo, Aug 27 (AP/UNB) — Asian shares mostly rose Tuesday as investors found reason to be cautiously optimistic again about the potential for progress in the costly trade war between the U.S. and China.

Chicago, Aug 27 (AP/UNB) — Kraft Heinz Co. is bringing back its former chief financial officer amid accounting problems and falling sales.

Biarritz, Aug 25 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump is threatening to use the emergency authority granted by a powerful but obscure federal law to make good on his tweeted "order" to U.S. businesses to cut ties in China amid a spiraling trade war between the two nations.

Paris, Aug 23 (AP/UNB) — In a sharp escalation of tensions with Brazil, France is accusing President Jair Bolsonaro of having lied to French leader Emmanuel Macron and says it now opposes a trade deal with the South American bloc Mercosur because of his environmental back-peddling.

Beijing, Aug 23 (AP/UNB) — China on Friday announced tariff hikes on $75 billion of U.S. products in retaliation for President Donald Trump's planned increase, deepening a trade war that threatens to tip the global economy into recession.

San Francisco, Aug 22 (AP/UNB) — Trolling off the California coast, Sarah Bates leans over the side of her boat and pulls out a long, silvery fish prized by anglers and seafood lovers: wild king salmon.

Frankfurt, Aug 22 (AP/UNB) — Imagine lending money to someone and having to pay for the privilege of doing so. Or being asked to invest and informed of how much money you'll lose.