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India holds interest rates steady as U.S. tariffs loom over exports

India holds interest rates steady as U.S. tariffs loom over exports

Economists suggest limited easing opportunities as U.S. tariffs impact India's export landscape

Brazil establishes COP30 adaptation council to tackle climate change challenges

Brazil establishes COP30 adaptation council to tackle climate change challenges

COP30 will prioritize adaptation, aiming for impactful dialogue with local authorities and communities

China expands Silk Road Maritime Transport with 128 new shipping routes launched

China expands Silk Road Maritime Transport with 128 new shipping routes launched

Since December 2018, over 20,293 container ships have navigated these vital international routes

Germany’s cabinet approves 2026 budget with record investment of $146.41 billion

Germany’s cabinet approves 2026 budget with record investment of $146.41 billion

Borrowing is set to soar to €174.3 billion, more than triple the €50.5 billion borrowed in 2024 under the previous government

Sri Lanka to introduce visa fee waiver for 40 nations in major tourism push

Sri Lanka to introduce visa fee waiver for 40 nations in major tourism push

Sri Lanka has set an ambitious target of drawing 3 million tourists and generating $5 billion in tourism revenue in 2025

South Korea, U.S. commit to reaching tariff deal before August 1 deadline

South Korea, U.S. commit to reaching tariff deal before August 1 deadline

South Korea will be subject to a 25 percent reciprocal tariff unless it reaches a deal before the deadline

Japan’s manufacturing activity contracts in July due to uncertainties surrounding U.S. tariffs

Japan’s manufacturing activity contracts in July due to uncertainties surrounding U.S. tariffs

S&P Global's PMI for manufacturing dropped to 48.8, marking a decline from June's 50.1 

South Korea’s GDP grows 0.6 percent in Q2 2025 driven by strong private consumption, exports

South Korea’s GDP grows 0.6 percent in Q2 2025 driven by strong private consumption, exports

Private consumption increased 0.5 percent, supported by improving sentiment and a stock market rally

AstraZeneca announces $50 billion U.S. investment in biotech and drug manufacturing by 2030

AstraZeneca announces $50 billion U.S. investment in biotech and drug manufacturing by 2030

Multibillion-dollar commitment is expected to generate tens of thousands of high-skilled direct and indirect jobs across the U.S.

Wales tourism tax approved: What visitors need to know before 2027

Wales tourism tax approved: What visitors need to know before 2027

Welsh finance secretary Mark Drakeford defended the move, highlighting that tourist levies are common across the globe

EU commits $3.3 billion for 94 transport projects to boost connectivity, market resilience

EU commits $3.3 billion for 94 transport projects to boost connectivity, market resilience

Investments aim to modernize railways, inland waterways, and maritime routes across the TEN-T network 

Global aviation industry to add 1.5 million jobs by 2034, CAE forecast shows

Global aviation industry to add 1.5 million jobs by 2034, CAE forecast shows

The biennial report offers a comprehensive outlook on the future workforce demands across commercial and business aviation