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
A growing wave of Chinese consumer brands is expanding into the United States, betting that higher margins and deeper pockets among American shoppers can offset slowing demand at home. Throughout 2025, companies
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Global trade is on track for a stronger-than-expected rebound in 2025, with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) forecasting a 7% rise that would lift worldwide trade flows above $35 trillion for the
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China’s rapid electric-vehicle revolution has upended its domestic auto market, and a Reuters investigation shows the fallout is now reshaping global car sales. As Chinese EV makers captured half of the country’s
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Global economic growth is set to remain sluggish over the next two years as trade tensions, geopolitical uncertainty and limited investment—outside of artificial intelligence—continue to weigh on the world economy, according to
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On November 30, 2025, Egypt proposed an ambitious plan to establish a commercial corridor linking the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) with Pakistan’s Gwadar Port. This proposal, articulated by Egypt’s Foreign Minister
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Asia’s manufacturing engines lost further steam in November as slow global demand and persistent uncertainty surrounding international trade dragged down factory output across several key economies. According to data reported by Reuters,
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One of the major problems faced in the industry even today is the labour shortage related to fundamental tasks. While these tasks are key to the survival of the industry, the labour
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Saudi Arabia is preparing to open two new alcohol stores, including one for non-Muslim employees at state oil giant Aramco, sources familiar with the plans told Reuters, as the kingdom continues to
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The global surge of investment into artificial intelligence has ignited fears of a new financial bubble, with companies pouring trillions into the sector amid sky-high valuations and mounting investor euphoria. The warnings
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On 29 October 2025, the carefully scripted pageantry of the US-ROK alliance in Gyeongju and Seoul met an unwelcome counter-narrative from the streets. While US President Donald Trump was being feted with a Silla-era
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo Sri Lanka and the Maldives are moving forward with plans to establish a dedicated commercial ferry service, aimed at reducing transport costs and facilitating the export of
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China’s manufacturing sector experienced its longest decline in more than nine years in October, as factory activity continued to falter under domestic and global pressures, Bloomberg reported Friday. The official manufacturing purchasing
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It seems to me indisputably true that gold is a money and it is the money that is least at risk of being devalued and/or confiscated. Here’s why I believe that’s true.
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Reliance Industries Ltd., led by Mukesh Ambani, has announced a major partnership with Google to provide its telecom subscribers with 18 months of free access to Google’s AI pro platform, signaling an
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Recent reports have sparked serious concerns about Sri Lanka’s economic future. The country continues to struggle to recover from its lowest point, and prospects for economic stability remain uncertain. As the National
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