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Last update: 12 hours agoTextile Push: Bangladesh’s commerce minister says the RMG sector must shift fast to sustainable production, innovation, and higher-value exports like sportswear and technical textiles as the country moves beyond LDC status. Corporate Restructuring: Starbucks is cutting 300 U.S. corporate jobs and closing some regional offices, with no coffeehouse staff affected, as it targets $2B in savings and brings more tech work in-house. Energy Storage Deal: Punjab’s PSPCL auction for 500 MW/1,000 MWh standalone BESS projects has picked Stockwell Solar, Rama Reflection India, and Ceigall India, with a top L1 tariff of INR 3.35 lakh/MW/month and 12-year contracts. Legal/Finance: Sri Lanka’s NDB faces a derivative-action court process tied to alleged Rs. 13.2bn fraud-linked losses, with notices ordered to the bank, directors, and EY. Policy & Politics: Hawaii signed a law to curb unlimited corporate political spending, aiming to tighten the “dark money” loophole ahead of a 2027 start. Trade Outlook: India’s commerce secretary says intra-BRICS trade hit $1.17T in 2024 but still leaves big room for deeper value-chain integration.
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