European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced that the European Union and the Philippines have agreed on a free trade deal following talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Von
Latin America and the Caribbean attracted significantly more foreign direct investment in 2025, but the rise in capital flows was accompanied by a decline in new project commitments, creating a complex picture
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Africa attracted about $70 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, marking the continent’s third-highest annual level since 1990 despite a decline from the exceptional inflows recorded the previous year. The latest
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If we are to understand the conditions facing vulnerable children, we have to begin with a difficult truth: poverty remains the central force shaping their lives. It is not the only factor,
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor “Is Sri Lanka trying to join a trade agreement, or a new economic system?” and “In a world of fragmented supply chains and regional blocs, what does
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Chinese investors are expressing growing concern that they may miss out on a wave of high-profile US tech listings, including a planned SpaceX initial public offering, as authorities in Beijing intensify efforts
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China’s top economic planning agency has publicly denied accusations that Beijing is pressuring domestic technology firms to reject foreign investment, pushing back against growing international concern that the country is erecting new
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China has overtaken Germany as the main provider of goods to Spain during the first quarter of the year, according to government data, marking a significant change in Spain’s external trade hierarchy.
More Elon Musk’s SpaceX has filed for a landmark initial public offering that could raise up to $80 billion at a valuation approaching $2 trillion, but the prospectus makes a striking strategic exclusion:
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Japan’s automotive industry is undergoing a strategic reset as leading manufacturers scale back ambitious electric vehicle plans in response to the rapid rise of Chinese competitors such as BYD. Honda Motor has
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China has expanded its zero-tariff policy to all African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, effective May 1, in a move described by analysts as the first unilateral, full market-access offer
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India is preparing for a major transformation in its ballistic missile programme by opening the door to deeper private sector participation in the development and production of advanced missile systems. The move
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eBay has formally rejected a $56 billion takeover proposal from GameStop, setting the stage for a potentially explosive corporate battle between two of the most recognizable names in American retail and e-commerce.
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Warren Buffett has issued a stark warning about overheated financial markets, saying that “prices for an awful lot of things will look very silly” following record highs in major US stock indices.
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The war involving the United States and Israel against Iran has triggered one of the most severe disruptions in global energy flows in recent decades, effectively paralyzing the Gulf region’s dominance in
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As a proud Pakistani who has followed our technology journey with great interest, April 21, 2026, remains a landmark day for me. Elon Musk’s SpaceX announced a major strategic partnership with Cursor,
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