EU

What does the EU’s new due diligence directive mean for Bangladesh?
Thoughts

What does the EU’s new due diligence directive mean for Bangladesh?

For Bangladesh, this is expected to have significant implications both as a manufacturing hub and as a destination for investment

A drone view shows BYD electric vehicles (EV) before being loaded onto the "BYD Explorer No.1" roll-on, roll-off vehicle carrier for export to Brazil, at the port of Lianyungang in Jiangsu province, China April 25, 2024. China Daily via REUTERS /File Photo
World+Biz

China-built EVs hit with duties in biggest EU trade case yet

Workers at an RMG factory. File Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
RMG

Apparel export to EU rises by 2% in 11 months: EPB

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Bangladesh

Cordaid hosts learning workshop for SONGO project

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Tech

Apple won’t roll out AI tech in EU market over regulatory concerns

An aerial view shows a dead tree near a forest on the border between Amazonia and Cerrado in Nova Xavantina, Mato Grosso state, Brazil July 28, 2021. Picture taken July 28, 2021 with a drone. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
Environment

US urges EU to delay anti-deforestation law

Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) Charles Whiteley speaks at DCAB Talk. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Bangladesh's economic trajectory undeniably impressive: Charles Whiteley

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Tech

EU's new AI rules ignite battle over data transparency

Though the centre-right will continue to dominate parliament, the surge in support for the extreme right evokes memories of the ugliest moments of the 20th century. Photo: Bloomberg
Panorama

EU populists are blind to the real threat to the bloc?

Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani. Photo: X/TRT World
Middle East

EU sanctions Iran's defence minister, Revolutionary Guards over drones and missiles

EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell addresses a plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France September 13, 2022. REUTERS/Yves Herman
Europe

EU set to discuss Rafah mission, Borrell criticises Israel's Netanyahu

EU directive mandates corporate accountability for human rights in supply chains: HRW
World+Biz

EU directive mandates corporate accountability for human rights in supply chains: HRW

Oreo biscuits and Toblerone milk chocolate are seen displayed in front of a Mondelez International logo in this illustration picture taken July 26, 2021. File Photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic
World+Biz

Oreo maker Mondelez fined $366m by EU for cross-border trade curbs