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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

Japan to invest $12 billion in India to boost cooperation in key sectors

India and Japan agreed to deepen cooperation in areas including artificial intelligence, critical minerals, energy and defense

South Korea’s monthly exports surpass $100 billion for the first time on AI chip boom

South Korea has become only the fourth country globally to surpass $100 billion in monthly exports, alongside Germany, China and the United States

EU and China launch trade talks to rebalance market access, trade and investment 

China's trade surplus with the EU hit $411.95 billion in 2025, a 15 percent increase over 2024

South Korea to invest over $517 billion in new semiconductor production base

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will jointly invest 800 trillion won to build two advanced semiconductor fabrication plants each

Amazon expands India AI, cloud investment to $48 billion with additional $13 billion through 2030

Investment will expand AI and cloud infrastructure across Mumbai and Hyderabad

SK Hynix overtakes Samsung as South Korea’s most valuable company

SK Hynix shares have surged more than 340 percent so far this year, building on a strong rally in 2025

Eurozone inflation drops to 2.8 percent in June as energy, services pressures ease

Fresh Eurostat data suggests price pressures in the euro area are becoming less intense 

EU and China launch trade talks to rebalance market access, trade and investment 

China's trade surplus with the EU hit $411.95 billion in 2025, a 15 percent increase over 2024

EU approves tariff cuts on U.S. goods under Trump trade deal agreement

The move fulfills the EU’s obligations under a trade deal and helps avoid renewed tariff tensions 

European Parliament advances digital euro plan as EU moves closer to central bank digital currency

Proposed central bank digital currency would complement cash and strengthen payment sovereignty

ECB keeps cautious stance as Lagarde signals limited room for more rate hikes

Policymakers remain focused on inflation while supporting economic growth 

Europe’s climate damage costs hit $941.7 billion as fiscal risks grow

A new report highlights the rising economic burden of extreme weather across the EU 

Saudi Arabia

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

United Arab Emirates

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U.S. trade deficit narrows to $55.9 billion in April as exports surge to record high

U.S. exports rose 2.6 percent to a record $327.1 billion in April, driven by a 4.1 percent increase in goods exports

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)

United States

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U.S. inflation breaks 4 percent level for first time since 2023 as oil shock pushes prices higher

Rising energy prices linked to Middle East tensions push inflation above Fed target levels

OpenAI launches first chip with Broadcom to make advanced AI more accessible

By co-developing its industry-leading silicon directly with OpenAI, Broadcom is enabling the deployment of gigawatt-scale data centers with Microsoft and other partners beginning in 2026

Amazon expands India AI, cloud investment to $48 billion with additional $13 billion through 2030

Investment will expand AI and cloud infrastructure across Mumbai and Hyderabad

EU approves tariff cuts on U.S. goods under Trump trade deal agreement

The move fulfills the EU’s obligations under a trade deal and helps avoid renewed tariff tensions 

U.S. current account deficit widens 2.6 percent ​to $226.8 billion in first quarter

The primary income balance swung into a deficit of $13.3 billion in the first quarter, down from a surplus of $3.431 billion in the previous quarter

U.S. announces $17.5 billion in loans to rebuild commercial nuclear supply chain

The loans seek to accelerate the deployment of 10 large-scale commercial nuclear reactors across the United States by up to three years

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Microsoft launches new firm with $2.5 billion investment to accelerate AI adoption

The new operating business is focused on delivering Frontier Transformation through AI for customers around the world

Eurozone inflation drops to 2.8 percent in June as energy, services pressures ease

Fresh Eurostat data suggests price pressures in the euro area are becoming less intense 

U.S. inflation breaks 4 percent level for first time since 2023 as oil shock pushes prices higher

Rising energy prices linked to Middle East tensions push inflation above Fed target levels

Amazon expands India AI, cloud investment to $48 billion with additional $13 billion through 2030

Investment will expand AI and cloud infrastructure across Mumbai and Hyderabad

EU approves tariff cuts on U.S. goods under Trump trade deal agreement

The move fulfills the EU’s obligations under a trade deal and helps avoid renewed tariff tensions 

European Parliament advances digital euro plan as EU moves closer to central bank digital currency

Proposed central bank digital currency would complement cash and strengthen payment sovereignty