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UAE Pledges USD 1.4 Trillion U.S. Investment Over 10 Years
UAE Pledges USD 1.4 Trillion U.S. Investment Over 10 Years UAE: A 10-year, USD 1.4 trillion investment framework had been committed to by...
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2 days ago1 min read


ASEAN Vows No Retaliation Against U.S. Tariffs
ASEAN Vows No Retaliation Against U.S. Tariffs Southeast Asia: ASEAN economic ministers had decided against imposing any retaliatory...
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2 days ago1 min read


Fitch Upgraded Pakistan’s Credit Rating to ‘B-’ Amid Progress on Fiscal Reforms
Fitch Upgraded Pakistan’s Credit Rating to ‘B-’ Amid Progress on Fiscal Reforms Pakistan: Global credit rating agency Fitch upgraded...
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2 days ago1 min read


Japan Resists Pressure Ahead of US Tariff Talks, Warns of Economic Risks
GDP JAPAN: Japan has signaled it will not make major concessions or rush into a deal as it prepares for upcoming tariff negotiations with...
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3 days ago1 min read

Trade Cooperation Strengthened by China, Japan and South Korea Amid US Tariff Concerns
Trade Cooperation Strengthened by China, Japan and South Korea Asia: Trade cooperation has been agreed upon by China, Japan, and South...
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3 days ago1 min read


China Imposes Tariffs on U.S. Goods in Response to Trump’s Trade Hikes
China Imposes Tariffs on U.S. Goods in Response to Trump’s Trade Hikes China: China has imposed a 34 percent tariff on all U.S. imports...
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Apr 101 min read


New US Tariffs Likely to Impact Bangladesh’s Exports
New US Tariffs Likely to Impact Bangladesh’s Exports Bangladesh: The United States has introduced a 37 percent tariff on imports from...
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Apr 102 min read


Germany Introduces Dynamic Grid Charges and Extends CHP Funding
Germany Introduces Dynamic Grid Charges and Extends CHP Funding Germany: From April, dynamic grid charges will be implemented in Germany,...
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Mar 311 min read


Spain Records Strongest Economic Growth Among Euro Zone Nations in 2024
Spain Records Strongest Economic Growth Among Euro Zone Nations in 2024 Spain: The Spanish economy recorded a growth rate of 3.2% in...
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Mar 281 min read


UK Economy Growth Forecast Revised Downwards for 2025
UK Economy Growth Forecast Revised Downwards for 2025 UK: The UK economy is forecast to grow by 1.0% in 2025, according to finance...
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Mar 271 min read

Sweden On Path To Economic Recovery But With A Mixed Outlook for 2025
Sweden Sweden: Sweden's economy entered a recovery phase in the second half of 2024, with GDP increasing by 0.8% in the fourth quarter....
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Mar 231 min read


Bangladesh GDP Set to Surpass $500 Billion for First Time in FY26
GDP BANGLADESH: The Finance Division estimates that Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) at current prices will reach $517.7 billion...
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Mar 121 min read

Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Implement Free Trade Agreement
Flag of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan/Turkmenistan: On 25 February, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan's free trade agreement came into effect following...
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Mar 91 min read

China Sets 5% Growth Target Amid US Tariff Escalation
Flag of China China: China has set an economic growth target of around 5% for 2025, despite challenges from a slowing domestic economy...
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Mar 91 min read

Taiwan’s Economy to Grow 3% in 2025 Amid Global Uncertainty
Flag of Taiwan Taiwan: Taiwan’s economy is forecasted to grow by 3% in 2025, following a strong 4.3% expansion in 2024, which...
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Mar 91 min read

Taiwan Expands Energy-Efficient Equipment Subsidy Programme for Businesses
Taiwan Expands Energy-Efficient Equipment Subsidy Programme for Businesses Taiwan: The Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taiwan has opened...
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Mar 71 min read


Austria's Economy Contracts by 1.1% in 2024
GDP AUSTRIA: Austria's gross domestic product (GDP) shrank by 1.1 percent in real terms in 2024 compared to the previous year, as the...
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Mar 41 min read

Italy Revises Tax Deductions for Renovations and Energy Efficiency in 2025
Italy Revises Tax Deductions for Renovations and Energy Efficiency in 2025 Italy: Italy has implemented changes to its tax deduction...
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Feb 261 min read


Cyprus Electricity Prices Set to Remain High Until 2026
Electricity CYPRUS: Electricity prices in Cyprus are unlikely to decrease over the next two years due to the absence of natural gas and...
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Feb 111 min read


Indonesia’s Economy Grows by 5.03% in 2024, Matching Previous Year’s Rate
Indonesia’s Economy Grows by 5.03% in 2024, Matching Previous Year’s Rate Indonesia: Indonesia's economy expanded by 5.03% in 2024,...
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Feb 51 min read
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