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Latest News from BRG and the Global Building Products Industry
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2 days ago1 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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Feb 111 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 51 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 42 min read
US Manufacturing Shows Signs of Recovery, but Tariffs May Hinder Progress
Manufacturing USA: U.S. manufacturing expanded in January for the first time in over two years, but concerns remain over the...

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Jan 291 min read
Bangladesh Ceramic Industry Faces Export and Employment Decline in FY 2023-24
Bangladesh Bangladesh: The ceramic sector in Bangladesh, despite strong growth in previous years, experienced a decline in exports and...


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Jan 292 min read
Australia’s Inflation Cools, Raising Chances of Interest Rate Cut
Slowdown in Inflation AU: Australia's consumer prices rose at the slowest pace in nearly four years in the December quarter, with a...


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Jan 281 min read
Global Firms Expand in South Africa as Economic Outlook Brightens
GDP SOUTH AFRICA: Several international companies are acquiring South African-based businesses as economic prospects show a notable...


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Jan 221 min read
Central Bank of Nigeria Projects GDP Growth at 4.17% for 2025
GDP Nigeria: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has forecasted a GDP growth rate of 4.17% in 2025, signaling faster economic growth...


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Jan 191 min read
China's New Home Prices Stabilize After 18-Month Decline
China's New Home Prices China:Â In December 2024, China's new home prices stabilized for the first time in 18 months, following government...


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Jan 162 min read
China's Economy Grows 5% in 2024 Amid Manufacturing Surge and Stimulus Efforts
China's Economy Grows 5% in 2024 Amid Manufacturing Surge and Stimulus Efforts China: China’s economy grew by 5% in 2024, slightly...

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Jan 151 min read
U.S. Budget Deficit Reaches USD 711 Billion in First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025
Budget Deficit Reaches USD711 Billion USA: The U.S. government recorded an USD 87 billion budget deficit in December 2024, reduced by a...

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Jan 151 min read
Ireland Disbursed Record EUR 616 Million in Energy Grants and Supports in 2024
Record €616 Million in Energy Grants and Supports Ireland: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) allocated a record €616...

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Jan 121 min read
Egypt's Trade Deficit Narrows by 16% in October 2024
Flag of Egypt Egypt: In October 2024, Egypt's trade deficit decreased by 16% to $3.66 billion from $4.36 billion in October 2023,...

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Jan 121 min read
China's December Exports Surge 10.7%, Imports Unexpectedly Rise
Flag of China China: China's exports and imports experienced notable growth in December, partly due to factories pushing inventory...

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Jan 81 min read
Indonesia Joins BRICS Bloc as Full Member
Indonesia Joins BRICS Indonesia: Indonesia has officially become the newest member of the BRICS group, joining Brazil, Russia, India,...


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Jan 71 min read
Vietnam's 2024 GDP Growth Accelerates to 7.09% Amid Strong Exports
GDP VIETNAM: Exports in 2024 surged by 14.3% year-on-year to $405.53 billion, driven by strong shipments of electronics, smartphones,...


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Jan 71 min read
Germany's Economic Downturn Triggers Political Turmoil Amid Global Pressures
GDP GERMANY: Germany, the world’s third-largest economy, recorded a nominal GDP of $4.7 trillion in 2024, according to the International...


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Jan 31 min read
Gas Supply Halt Creates Energy Crisis in Transnistria
Gas Supply Halt Creates Energy Crisis in Transnistria Moldova: The separatist region of Transnistria in Moldova has suspended heating and...


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Jan 11 min read
Singapore Economy Sees Strong Growth in 2024
Economic Growth Singapore: The Singapore economy grew by 4.0% in 2024, marking its fastest annual growth since the pandemic recovery, up...


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Jan 11 min read
Ukraine Halts Gas Transit, Signaling the End of Russia’s Gas Era in Europe
Ukraine stops transit through gas pipelines Russia: Russian gas exports via Soviet-era pipelines running through Ukraine were halted on...
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