LyondellBasell opens new distribution hub in Hungary

LyondellBasell, a global leader in the chemical industry, is proud to announce the establishment of a…

Drewry Index soars; container freight rates up 11% this week

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) has risen by 11 per cent to $3,511 per 40-foot…

US cotton exports decline from previous week: USDA

US net cotton export sales of Upland totalling 156,500 RB (running bales, each weighing 226.8 kg…

Australian wool auctions witness surge amidst currency fluctuations

Australian wool auctions this week unveiled an unexpected turn of events, marking a significant shift in…

Philippines’ central bank keeps interest rates unchanged

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Monetary Board has opted to maintain the target reverse repurchase (RRP)…

Bangladesh garment sector scheme now covers commuting accidents

The Bangladesh government has expanded the coverage of the pilot employment injury scheme to include compensation…

India’s urban unemployment rate 6.7% in Q1 2024: Govt survey

Unemployment rate in India’s urban areas for those aged 15 and above decreased from 6.8 per…

US DHS adds 26 more China-based textile firms to UFLPA entity list

The US department of homeland security (DHS) yesterday announced adding 26 China-based textile companies to the…

Bangladesh PM Hasina approves $68.33 bn budget for FY25

The size of Bangladesh’s national budget for fiscal 2024-25 (FY25) will be Tk 8 lakh crore…

India-EFTA TEPA win-win for both sides: Industry

The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) signed between India and EFTA on March 10 this…