Business
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Samsung Electronics considers suspending operations at one of its mobile phone manufacturing plants in China
Aug 13, 2018Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is considering suspending operations at one of its mobile phone manufacturing plants in China due to slumping sales and rising labor costs, the Electronic Times reported on Monday. Samsung might stop producing... -
Novoair to start flight operation to Barishal from September 1
Aug 13, 2018Novoair, one of the Bangladeshi private airlines will start flight operation to Barishal from September 1. The airlines will operate its flight to Barisal four days a week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, a press release... -
Huawei brings festive Eid offers for Bangladeshi customers
Aug 11, 2018To celebrate the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha, leading technology and smartphone manufacturing company Huawei has introduced an attractive Eid campaign combined with special Eid gifts and offers for its valuable customers. These offers include chances of getting a... -
Samsung launches state-of-the-art flagship store at Gulshan in Dhaka
Aug 11, 2018Samsung Electronics launched its state-of-the-art flagship store, Samsung Smartplaza at Gulshan (Circle 2) in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The store has been renovated with modern designs reflecting Samsung’s core philosophy to give consumers a one... -
Agile Networks and Microsoft announce agreement to deliver broadband internet access to rural communities in Ohio
Aug 10, 2018Agile Networks, a leading provider of telecommunications solutions, and Microsoft Corp. announced a new agreement to bring broadband internet access to rural areas in Ohio, reaching 110,000 currently unserved people and greatly expanding access in underserved... -
Ericsson to add 300 jobs in the United States to meet rising demand for 5G equipment
Aug 10, 2018Mobile telecom equipment maker Ericsson said on Friday it would add around 300 jobs in the United States to meet rising demand for next-generation 5G equipment. It said it is aiming to employ engineers and artificial... -
Singapore-based Golden Gate Ventures to launch a $10 million fund to invest in cryptocurrency
Aug 10, 2018Singapore-based venture capital firm Golden Gate Ventures said on Friday it will launch a $10 million fund to invest in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology startups. The fund, called LuneX Ventures, will invest in early-stage companies globally... -
Hong Kong stocks kicked off marginally higher on Friday
Aug 10, 2018Hong Kong stocks kicked off marginally higher on Friday after four days of gains but investors were shifting gingerly as the China-US trade war dampens optimism. The Hang Seng Index inched up 7.43 points to 28,614.73.... -
Tokyo stocks opened slightly lower on Friday
Aug 10, 2018Tokyo stocks opened slightly lower on Friday as investors awaited the outcome of US-Japan trade talks while shrugging off solid Japan growth data. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index slipped 0.17 percent or 38.99 points to 22,559.40... -
Dada-JD Daojia raised $500 million from Walmart Inc and JD.com Inc
Aug 9, 2018Dada-JD Daojia, a Chinese online grocery and delivery firm, said on Thursday it has raised $500 million from Walmart Inc and JD.com Inc in its latest round of financing. The company comprises of two businesses and...