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Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels captured more strategic islands in the southern Red Sea, government and Houthi officials said Monday, strengthening their control of a major maritime shipping route.

New Zealand's World-Beating Sovereign Wealth Fund Returns 14.2%

NZ mortgage rates set to climb as oil shock reignites inflation fears mpamag.com

Tech giants told to ‘stop pretending the motivation to slow down is purely altruistic’

Papua New Guinea's trade minister claims he warned the Indian mining company that was attacked at Panguna on Sunday not to invest in Bougainville.

NZD/USD extends its losses for the third consecutive day, trading around 0.5750 during Asian hours on Wednesday.

Milk powder prices held relatively steady but butter dropped 5.7 percent.

New Zealand dollar extends losses to two-month low on interest rate differential concerns Economies.com

US dollar climbs ahead of expected Fed rate hike TorFX News

The Reserve Bank is due to review the OCR again on October 28, just over a week before the election on November 7.

Tech and safety improvements rolled out for Mazda MX-5, as well as a lower entry-level price.

Auckland recorded a median 54 days to sell compared to a 10-year average of 43, while Wellington's median was 60, compared to an average of 41.

Just 5430 homes changed hands in August – the sixth-lowest August tally in 35 years – as properties took longer to sell.

Ahead of Budget 2026, government ministers were presented with modelling that estimated 26,000 Pacific families would see their weekly income fall from April next year.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua will now regulate and supervise the High Value Clearing System, under the Financial Market Infrastructures Act 2021. This follows the Minister of Finance’s decision to designate the system on the Reserve Bank’s recommendation.

New Zealand Dollar remains subdued following release of China’s economic data fxstreet.com

And why this overlooked factor is having such an impact on the property market right now

New Zealand’s World-Beating Sovereign Wealth Fund Returns 14.2% Bloomberg.com

New Zealand central bank assistant governor Karen Silk to step down marketscreener.com

The housing market could be facing a challenging spring Interest.co.nz

Housing market slows to a crawl as sales hit near-35-year low stuff.co.nz

When fiscal stimulus becomes a debt burden The Business Standard

The Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) has proposed forming a Bangladesh Halal Development Authority to coordinate certification and other activities related to the sector

JPMorgan frontier bond index, covering $330b debt, to include Bangladesh The Business Standard

Bangladesh: Hindu Family’s Home Ransacked, Gold & Cash Stolen; Police Allegedly Refuse Complaint News18

India renews Nepal power imports, but Bangladesh exports remain uncertain The Daily Star

Around 57% of insurance claims remain unsettled as the government moves to tighten supervision and amend sector laws.

Prime Bank clients to get Gold’s Gym Bangladesh benefits New Age BD

Starcom Bangladesh wins two Silver awards at Creativepool Annual Awards 2026 The Business Standard

H&M, Inditex Urged to Support Bangladesh’s Renewable Energy Transition Yahoo

BB auctions US dollar in rare market intervention Dhaka Tribune

Starcom Bangladesh wins 2 Silver at Creativepool UK Annual Award 2026 Dhaka Tribune

Oil prices soar amid Iran war, problems grow worldwide: Factories halt operations in Bangladesh; Fishing at... Bhaskar English

Gold prices fall in global markets en.bd-pratidin.com

Bangladesh plans 1,600mmcfd LNG capacity expansion by 2030: State minister The Daily Star

Bangladesh spot LNG nears US$30, three times pre-war rates Asia News Network

Bangladesh Faces LNG Price Surge to $26 per mmBtu energynews.pro

Bangladesh explores LNG imports from Algeria New Age BD

Bangladesh committed to peaceful use of nuclear technology: Science minister The Daily Star

Improved Moody’s outlook to help boost investment, jobs: PMO spokesperson Just News BD

India exports about 500 tonnes of hilsa to Bangladesh for the first time The Business Standard

For the cumulative January-June 2026 half-year, EPS climbed to Tk3.00 from Tk2.04.

The most important potential benefit is greater visibility among international investors. Large global investment funds often use major bond indexes as benchmarks for deciding where and how much to invest.

Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to peaceful nuclear technology New Age BD

Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to peaceful use of nuclear technology The Business Standard

What JPMorgan's new frontier bond index means for Bangladesh The Business Standard

Following the takeover of control of the Bab Al Mandab Strait by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, prices of crude oil have now gone up by two to three percent to between $107 and P108 per barrel for Brent crude and $102 to $103 per barrel for West Texas Intermediate as of Sept. 15.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) has certified that Dubai crude oil prices have exceeded the $80-per-barrel threshold, which could lead to the suspension of excise taxes on kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) again. “The DOE finally certified the Dubai crude prices. I am immediately endorsing [to] the Development Budget Coordination Committee

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine stocks fell back near the 6,000 level on Tuesday as rising global oil prices and a weakening peso fueled inflation concerns, while higher bond yields further weighed on investor sentiment. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) fell 1.11 percent, or 67.29 points, to close at 6,007.78. READ: Inflation eases to 6.1%

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has yet to decide whether to suspend or reduce the excise tax on fuel even as Dubai crude oil prices reached the $80-per-barrel threshold for considering such a measure. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Wednesday that the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) had yet to submit its final evaluation or recommendation on the possible fuel tax adjustment. The issue is expected to be discussed during the 11th Economy and Development Council meeting in Malacañang on Wednesday, where transportation concerns were also on the agenda, she added. “Once the recommendation is there, […]... Keep on reading: Marcos yet to decide on fuel excise tax suspension – Palace