December2024
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Osamu Suzuki, longtime chair of Japan’s Suzuki, dies aged 94
Dec 27, 2024Osamu Suzuki, who turned small-car specialist Suzuki Motor into a global brand with significant success in India, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 94 following cancer treatments, the firm announced on Friday. Through 2021,... -
Bangladesh named Economist’s ‘Country of the Year 2024’
Dec 27, 2024The famous London-based publication The Economist named Bangladesh the 2024 country of the year, citing the “recognition of the efforts of student-led street protests” that overthrew an authoritarian government. “Our winner is Bangladesh, which also overthrew... -
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus condoles former Indian PM Manmohan Singh’s death
Dec 27, 2024In light of the death of former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, a close friend of the Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser, has expressed his profound sorrow and sincere condolences to the... -
Pakistani military convicts 60 more civilians of pro-Khan unrest
Dec 27, 2024Following international criticism over previously reported convictions, Pakistan’s military courts condemned 60 additional civilians for participating in pro-Imran Khan protests last year, the armed forces stated Thursday. After being removed from office and launching an extraordinary... -
China’s ‘One Screen City 360 Degrees’ redefining urban management
Dec 27, 2024Consider a city where a single screen can be used to easily manage trash management, pollution control, housing concerns, transportation congestion, and even crime prevention. Thanks to Huawei’s innovative “One Screen City 360 Degrees” technology, this... -
Networking Meeting with Journalists to Raise Awareness on Palliative Care Held in Narayanganj
Dec 27, 2024To increase awareness of palliative care, a networking event with media was hosted on December 26 at 11:00 AM in the conference room of Narayanganj City Corporation. AYAT Education coordinated the event as part of the... -
CATL to seek a listing in Hong Kong
Dec 27, 2024Chinese battery manufacturer CATL said on Thursday it plans to seek a listing in Hong Kong, a Shenzhen Stock Exchange filing showed. CATL plans to issue offshore H-shares and apply for a listing on the main... -
South Korean retailer Shinsegae to set up a joint venture with Alibaba
Dec 27, 2024South Korean retailer Shinsegae plans to set up a joint venture with Alibaba International, Shinsegae affiliate E-Mart said on Thursday. The joint venture will be formed partly by Shinsegae investing its 100% stake in South Korean... -
New York state to fine fossil fuel companies $75 billion over the next 25 years to pay for damage caused to the climate
Dec 27, 2024New York state will fine fossil fuel companies a total of $75 billion over the next 25 years to pay for damage caused to the climate under a bill Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law on... -
China revised upwards the size of its economy by 2.7%
Dec 27, 2024China revised upwards on Thursday the size of its economy by 2.7%, but said the change would have little impact on growth this year, as policymakers pledged more stimulus to spur expansion in 2025. Policy support...
