China ahead of us in terms of productivity, logistics and backward linkage Mehdi Mahbub President, RMG Centre If China has high tariffs on apparels, then American buyers will certainly try to ship from other countries. So, Bangladesh is hoping to get increased orders from that angle, which is a positive for us. On the negative…
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While a breakthrough from the US-China trade talks in Switzerland will be a relief for the world economy, tariff walls look set to stay still high for China, prompting Chinese firms to relocate to countries with lower tariffs. Economists and exporters talk about what advantages Bangladesh has and what it needs to do to get…
Between September 2024 and April 2025, Kazakhstan exported 7.6 million tons of newly harvested wheat – a 58% increase compared to the same period of the 2023–2024 season. Uzbekistan emerged as the largest importer, purchasing 2.7 million tons, which is nearly 30% more than in the previous season. Tajikistan ranked second, importing 1.1 million tons…
Uzbekistan imported 885,800 mobile phones worth $89.6 million in the first three months of 2025, according to data released by the Statistics Committee. The figures reflect a steady demand for mobile devices in the country, with the majority of imports originating from Asian manufacturing hubs. China remained the dominant supplier, accounting for 679,200 units, which is more…
Sichuan dialect-speaking robots take to the streets. Photo courtesy of the Publicity Department of Mianyang Municipal Party Committee “Everyone can cross the street with their hams thrown.” On May 10, at the intersection of Yuanzhi Street and Jiuzhou Avenue in the New District of Mianyang Science and Technology City, Sichuan, a robot speaking Sichuan dialect…