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World Bank Revises Growth Outlook for MENAAP Region Amid Global Challenges
World Bank Revises Growth Outlook MENAAP: The World Bank revises its growth forecast for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and...
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Oct 81 min read


Germany’s Unemployment Rate Expected to Decline as Economic Recovery Strengthens
Economic growth GERMANY: Germany’s unemployment rate is projected to decline over the next two years as the long-awaited recovery of...
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Oct 81 min read


Nigeria’s Housing Sector Contributes USD 7.1 Billion to GDP in 2024
Nigeria’s Housing Sector Contributes N11 Trillion to GDP in 2024 Nigeria: AG Mortgage Bank PLC announced that Nigeria’s housing sector...
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Sep 291 min read


Trump announces new tariffs on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities
Trump announces new tariffs on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities USA: US President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on a range...
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Sep 261 min read


S&P has kept its forecast for India’s economic growth unchanged at 6.5%.
S&P has kept its forecast for India’s economic growth unchanged at 6.5%. India: S&P Global has maintained its projection for India’s...
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Sep 261 min read


EU progresses in free trade talks with Southeast Asian nations
EU progresses in free trade talks with Southeast Asian nations Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia: The European Union is moving forward...
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Sep 261 min read


Bank of Japan Holds Policy Rate as Core Inflation Falls to Lowest Since November 2024
Japan JAPAN:Â The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate steady at 0.5% on Friday, following a 7-2 majority vote, with dissenters proposing a...
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Sep 211 min read


GST 2.0 in Effect From September 22: Air Conditioners Among Many Other Appliances Get Cheaper
GST 2.0 INDIA: India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) system has been simplified under GST 2.0, effective September 22, with three main...
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Sep 211 min read


Pakistan, Uzbekistan to Jointly Manufacture Solar Water Heaters
Pakistan, Uzbekistan to Jointly Manufacture Solar Water Heaters Pakistan and Uzbekistan: Pakistan and Uzbekistan are considering joint...
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Sep 181 min read


India and UAE to Finalise Local Currency Trade and Payment System Integration
India and UAE to Finalise Local Currency Trade and Payment System Integration India/UAE: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set...
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Sep 181 min read


B&Q plans to cut more than 650 jobs in UK restructuring
B&Q plans to cut more than 650 jobs in UK restructuring UK: B&Q has announced proposals to remove 672 job roles across its 318 stores and...
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Sep 181 min read


Indonesia’s New Finance Minister to Review 2026 Budget and Inject Funds into Economy
Indonesia’s New Finance Minister to Review 2026 Budget and Inject Funds into Economy Indonesia: Indonesia’s newly appointed Finance...
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Sep 111 min read


GST Council Approves Next-Gen Reforms, Cuts Rates on Cement and Key Construction Materials
GST INDIA: The 56th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved a set of...
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Sep 101 min read


Saudi Arabia to Deliver 40,000 New Homes Under Landmark Housing Agreement
Saudi Arabia SAUDI ARABIA: Over 40,000 Saudi families are set to receive new homes following a tripartite agreement signed in Riyadh...
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Sep 101 min read


Saudi Arabia Expands White Land Tax To Vacant Properties
Saudi Arabia Expands White Land Tax To Vacant Properties Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has begun enforcing an updated version of its “white...
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Sep 101 min read


Indonesia Extends Economic Stimulus Measures To Support Workers
Indonesia Extends Economic Stimulus Measures To Support Workers Indonesia: The Indonesian government has confirmed that its economic...
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Sep 71 min read


India-EFTA Free Trade Agreement To Take Effect On October 1
India-EFTA Free Trade Agreement To Take Effect On October 1 India/Switzerland: India’s free trade agreement with the European Free Trade...
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Sep 31 min read


Octopus Energy and LG Electronics Collaborate to Integrate Kraken Software with Appliances Across Europe
LG Logo UK: Octopus Energy has announced a new partnership with LG Electronics aimed at helping households reduce energy bills, lower...
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Sep 31 min read


South Korea's central bank holds rates steady, flags possible easing amid tariff impact
South Korea's central bank holds rates steady, flags possible easing amid tariff impact South Korea: South Korea's central bank held...
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Aug 311 min read


GST Slabs Reduced to 5% and 18% to Boost Housing Affordability
Tax INDIA: The central government has proposed a significant reform in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system, reducing it to just two...
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Aug 261 min read
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