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Central African Republic launches first fully digitalized Ministry

The platform was developed in partnership with the Central African technology firm EDEN TiiiT

Overcoming regulatory fragmentation is key for Africa’s $1.5 trillion digital economy potential

The African data centre market is projected to reach $6.81 billion in 2030

‘Jollof Wars’ in West Africa: Economic reforms in Nigeria and Ghana are stirring the pot

Significant competition between the two nations is unfolding over economic reforms resulting from political transitions

China pledges $51 billion in funding to Africa for infrastructure, job creation

China will provide Africa with RMB360 billion of financial support in the next three years, including RMB 210 billion in credit lines

China’s lending to Africa rises for the first time in seven years in 2023, reaches $4.61 billion

Between 2000 to 2023, Chinese lenders provided 1,306 loans amounting to $182.28 billion to 49 African governments and 7 regional borrowers

$30 million data centre inaugurated in Congo to catalyze digital economy

The 400-rack capacity facility is expected boost DRC's digital landscape

China implements first fuel price control since 2013 to mitigate global oil volatility 

New price caps save chinese drivers hundreds of dollars per tonne

Japan’s core consumer inflation slows below central bank’s ​2 percent target in February

Core inflation eased from 2 percent in January to 1.6 percent in February, falling below the BOJ’s 2 percent target for the first time since March 2022

South Korea to inject $350 billion into U.S. AI, quantum computing, semiconductors

Legislation completes major portion of trade agreement intended to mitigate U.S. tariff strains on Korean goods 

China Spring Festival 2026 draws record 596 million trips, $116.7 billion tourism spend

Hainan saw 12.32 million visits with duty free sales in Sanya jumping more than 214 percent

Japan’s services inflation rises 2.6 percent in January amid wage-driven price growth

The central bank has indicated it is prepared to continue tightening policy if price gains persist alongside solid wage growth

Eurozone output growth slows in March as input cost inflation accelerates: PMI

Manufacturing production increased modestly, and at a pace that was only slightly slower than that seen in February

EU and Australia reach trade deal to eliminate up to 99 percent of tariffs, secure critical mineral supplies

Deal grants EU enhanced access to Australian critical minerals like lithium manganese and aluminum

U.K. transitions to eVisa system allowing travelers to keep passports during application process

New digital status ends sticker and BRP reliance, letting applicants keep passports during decisions

EU Commission President moves to provisionally apply Mercosur deal despite court review

Deal called consequential for Europe’s trade diversification despite opposition and legal challenges

Eurozone inflation drops to 1.7 percent in January 2026, lowest level in 12 months

France recorded 0.4 percent annual inflation; Romania registered the highest rate at 8.5 percent

London Heathrow to transport 85 million passengers this year after record breaking 2025

Heathrow revealed that £1.3 billion will be spent over the coming year in capital investment programs

Saudi Arabia

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Exclusive interview with Chris Newman, Executive Director, NEOM Hotel Development

With 95% of the land protected for nature, NEOM offers incredible biodiversity

United Arab Emirates

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U.S. new home sales rise 5.9 percent to 664,000 in November

The median sales price of a new U.S. home in November 2024 was $402,600, down from $437,300 in October

U.S. consumer confidence at six-month high in August despite lingering labor market fears

In August, U.S. consumer confidence declined among consumers under 35 while it increased for those 35 and older

Sweden’s trade surplus grows to $640 million in July 2024

Non-EU trade surplus hit SEK 22.7 billion during this period

Apple’s iPhone sales jump 52 percent in China during April 2024

Shipments of foreign-branded phones in China increased by 52 percent in April 2024 to 3.495 million units

U.S. annual inflation slows to 3.4 percent in April, monthly CPI up 0.3 percent

The main drivers of the CPI increase were the rising costs of shelter (up 0.4 percent) and gasoline (up 2.8 percent)

Exclusive Interview with Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, leading Sharjah to new horizons

City renowned for being people-centric, entrepreneurial, sustainable and culturally vibrant

United States

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U.S. business activity growth falls to 11-month low in March, says S&P Global

The S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing PMI rose from 51.6 in February to 52.4 in March

U.S. industrial production rises 1.4 percent in February on stronger manufacturing, mining output

In February, manufacturing output rose 0.2 percent, while the index for mining grew 0.8 percent

U.S. trade deficit plummets to $54.5 billion as exports surge in January

Trade gap fell from a revised $72.9 billion in December 

South Korea to inject $350 billion into U.S. AI, quantum computing, semiconductors

Legislation completes major portion of trade agreement intended to mitigate U.S. tariff strains on Korean goods 

U.S. stock futures slip following 0.3 percent rise in February Consumer Price Index

CPI rose 2.4 percent annually while investors assessed the Fed outlook 

Worldwide

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China implements first fuel price control since 2013 to mitigate global oil volatility 

New price caps save chinese drivers hundreds of dollars per tonne

EU and Australia reach trade deal to eliminate up to 99 percent of tariffs, secure critical mineral supplies

Deal grants EU enhanced access to Australian critical minerals like lithium manganese and aluminum

Reserve Bank of Australia lifts interest rates to 10-month high on rising inflation risks

The central bank lifted its benchmark rate to 4.1 percent, marking its second hike this year following a similar move in February

U.S. trade deficit plummets to $54.5 billion as exports surge in January

Trade gap fell from a revised $72.9 billion in December 

South Korea to inject $350 billion into U.S. AI, quantum computing, semiconductors

Legislation completes major portion of trade agreement intended to mitigate U.S. tariff strains on Korean goodsÂ