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Training on ‘how to export to China through e-commerce’ held at DCCI

DHAKA, July 17 (NsNewsWire) — Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) and International Trade Centre (ITC UNCTAD/WTO) jointly organized a 2-day training on “how to export to China through e-commerce” at DCCI on 17 July 2017. Economic and Commercial Counsellor of Embassy of China in Bangladesh Li Guangjun was present and inaugurated the training […]

China to air political documentary on reform

BEIJING, July 17 (NsNewsWire) — A political documentary on China’s ongoing reform will be aired starting Monday on China Central Television, the state broadcaster, reports Xinhua. The ten-episode documentary, “Jiang Gaige Jinxing Daodi,” or carrying the reform through to the end, summarizes the progress and achievements of the overall reform initiated after the 18th National […]

SKorea seeks rare talks with North to ease military tensions

South Korea on Monday offered to hold rare military talks with the North, aiming to ease tensions after Pyongyang tested its first intercontinental ballistic missile, reports AFP. The offer of talks, the first since South Korea elected dovish President Moon Jae-In, came as the Red Cross in Seoul proposed a separate meeting to discuss reunions […]

Four suspected Neo-JMB militants surrender in Bangladesh

DHAKA, July 17 (Xinhua) — Four suspected militants surrendered following a raid on a hideout of a banned Islamist outfit in Ashulia on the outskirts of Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Sunday, reports Xinhua. The members of Neo-JMB surrendered after police cordoned off the house, suspecting it to be a militant den, RAB spokesman Mufti Mahmud […]

Unabated Climate Change Would Reverse the Hard-Earned Development Gains in Asia — New Report

DHAKA, July 15 (Xinhua) — Unabated climate change would bring devastating consequences to countries in Asia and the Pacific, which could severely affect their future growth, reverse current development gains, and degrade quality of life, according to a report produced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). […]

In signing James Rodriguez, Bayern hopes for the return of the “Robben effect”

BERLIN, July 14 (Xinhua) — 2017 German Champions Bayern Munich are hoping for the “Robben effect” after Columbian striker James Rodriguez joined the club on loan from Real Madrid for two years. Like Rodriguez, Robben, who joined Bayern in 2009, was unhappy on the bench in Spain‘s capital, but while in Munich developed into one […]

Barca sign Benfica defender Semedo

MADRID, July 14 (Xinhua) — FC Barcelona confirmed late on Thursday night that they have reached agreement to sign Benfica’s Portuguese international right back Nelson Semedo. The 23-year-old will cost Barca around 30 million euros and will undergo his medical tests at the Camp Nou Stadium on Friday. The Barcelona website describes Semedo as an […]

Australian CFOs, economists confident in China’s financial outlook

SYDNEY, July 14 (Xinhua) — A survey of chief financial officers, in Australia has found this week that confidence in the global economic outlook is still riding high, despite the many challenges present around the world. The Deloitte Access Economics report stated that a greater number of Australian business leaders are positive on the strength […]

U.S. economy sees tighter job market while inflation pressure muted

WASHINGTON, July 14 (NsNewsWire) — U.S. economy grows at moderate pace in June, with tighter labor market and muted inflation pressure, according to the latest survey result released by the Federal Reserve Wednesday. “Economic activity expanded across all 12 Federal Reserve Districts in June, with the pace of growth ranging from slight to moderate,” said […]