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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 151 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 121 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 81 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 71 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 31 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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Jan 11 min read

Resilient Consumer Spending Boosts Economic Growth, Inflation Softens Slightly in US
US Flag USA: Consumer spending in the U.S. grew by 0.4% in November, supported by robust demand across goods and services, reflecting the...
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Dec 22, 20241 min read


Australia's Unemployment Rate Drops to Eight-Month Low in November
Unemployment Rate Australia: Australia's jobless rate fell unexpectedly to 3.9% in November, the lowest in eight months, as employment...
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Dec 11, 20241 min read


Egypt's Inflation Drops to 25.5%, Lowest in Nearly Two Years
Drops to 25.5%, Lowest in Nearly Two Years Egypt: Egypt's annual urban consumer price inflation eased to 25.5% in November, marking its...
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Dec 11, 20241 min read


UAE Non-Oil Economy Grows in November Amid Market Concerns
UAE: The UAE's non-oil economy showed steady growth in November 2024, supported by an increase in new orders and favourable pricing...
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Dec 6, 20241 min read


Inflation Falls for Sixth Consecutive Month as Household Prices Decline in Turkey
Turkey: Turkey's annual inflation rate eased for the sixth consecutive month in November, dropping to 47.1% from 48.6% in October. While...
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Dec 4, 20241 min read

Daikin Considers Export Strategy Shift Amid Tariff Concerns
Mexico: Daikin Industries is evaluating a shift in export destinations for its Mexico-made products following a proposal by US...
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Nov 27, 20241 min read

South Africa’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 32.1% Under Coalition Government
South Africa: South Africa's unemployment rate dropped to 32.1% in the third quarter of 2024, down from 33.5% in the second quarter,...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read


India's Inflation Set to Reach 5.81% Amid Rising Food Prices
India: Consumer price inflation in October is observed to be at a 14-month high of 5.81%, according to a Reuters poll of economists. This...
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Nov 10, 20241 min read

Vietnam Sets Ambitious Economic Growth Targets for 2025 Amid Recovery Efforts
Vietnam: Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh projects economic growth of 6.5% to 7% for 2025, with an aim to exceed 7% as the...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read

Thailand Finance Minister Sets Sights on Surpassing 3% Economic Growth Forecast for 2025
Thailand: Thailand's economic growth is expected to reach 3% in 2025, driven by increases in spending, exports, investment, and tourism,...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read


Spanish Manufacturing Sees Fastest Growth in Over Two Years, Boosting Economic Confidence
Spain: Spanish manufacturing activity accelerated in October, achieving its strongest growth in over two years, with increases in output,...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read
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