AmCham Singapore hosts Bangladeshi delegation to boost bilateral business ties
BJ Desk The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham Singapore) hosted a high-level delegation from AmCham Bangladesh on Sunday, as the two bodies sought to deepen cooperation and share…
Bangladesh Garments Get U.S. Duty Waiver with 20% American Input Rule
In a move poised to reshape Bangladesh’s apparel trade with the United States, the Biden administration has confirmed that Bangladeshi garments containing at least 20 percent U.S.-sourced raw materials will…
BASF H1 2025 Revenues Slip 1.5% to €33.17 Billion
German chemicals giant BASF (BASFn.DE) reported a 1.5% drop in revenue for the first half of 2025 to €33.17 billion, hit by lower prices across multiple segments and adverse currency…
Bangladesh Secures 20% US Tariff for Garments, But Short‑Term Risk Remains
Summary: Bangladesh wins 20% reciprocal U.S. tariff on apparel, down from an initially proposed 37% Vietnam also secured a 20% cap, reduced from a prior threat of 46% India faces…
Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs and Penalty on India Over Trade, Russia Ties
US-India trade tensions flare amid stalled negotiations and geopolitical pressure
China’s industrial profits dip 1.8% in H1 despite June rebound
China’s major industrial enterprises saw a 1.8% year-on-year (YoY) decline in profits during the first half of 2025, totaling 3.44 trillion yuan ($474 billion), according to the National Bureau of…
Trump warns of 20-25% tariffs on Indian imports amid trade talks
The United States may soon impose steep tariffs of 20 to 25 percent on imports from India, President Donald Trump announced on Monday, signaling increased pressure as the two nations…
US Hints at Lower Tariffs on Bangladeshi Exports
The United States has signaled a possible reduction in the 35% tariffs recently imposed on Bangladeshi exports, according to Bangladesh's Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman, following a high-level meeting between the…
Veolia Acquires Chameleon to Boost Circular Tech in U.S.
BJ Desk Veolia North America has strengthened its environmental solutions portfolio with the acquisition of Chameleon Industries, a Texas-based specialty chemicals producer known for pioneering circular economy technology. The acquisition,…
From Dirt to Shirt: How Renaissance Fiber is Revolutionizing Hemp Textiles in America
For decades, turning U.S.-grown hemp into soft, textile‑grade fabric was simply impossible on American soil. Why? Because traditional degumming relied on harsh, oxidizing chemicals—processes incompatible with U.S. safety and environmental…