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Central African Republic launches first fully digitalized Ministry
Africa

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
Africa

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
Africa

‘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
Africa

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
Africa

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
Africa

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

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

Asia

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Japan’s Q1 2026 real GDP expands 0.5 percent, marking an annualized 2.1 percent growth rate
Asia

Japan’s Q1 2026 real GDP expands 0.5 percent, marking an annualized 2.1 percent growth rate

Nominal gross domestic product increases 0.8 percent during the three-month period

Japan signs $2.2 billion loans for projects under $550 billion U.S. investment pledge
Asia

Japan signs $2.2 billion loans for projects under $550 billion U.S. investment pledge

The first three projects include an oil export facility ​in Texas, ​an industrial ⁠diamond plant and a natural gas-fired power plant 

Bank of Japan holds interest rate at 0.75 percent, raises inflation forecast by 0.9 percent
Asia

Bank of Japan holds interest rate at 0.75 percent, raises inflation forecast by 0.9 percent

Central bank keeps policy steady in 6–3 vote as market expected

India and New Zealand sign free trade deal, announce $20 billion investment commitment
Asia

India and New Zealand sign free trade deal, announce $20 billion investment commitment

The investment commitment of $20 billion from New Zealand signals strong confidence in India’s growth story

India and South Korea announce plans to double trade to $50 billion by 2030
Asia

India and South Korea announce plans to double trade to $50 billion by 2030

The two sides agreed to substantially deepen economic cooperation, with a focus on industries such as shipbuilding, defense and artificial intelligence

Sri Lanka secures IMF agreement for $700 million, commits to reforms for economic stability
Asia

Sri Lanka secures IMF agreement for $700 million, commits to reforms for economic stability

Country implemented fuel rationing and 35 percent price hike to preserve foreign reserves

Europe

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ECB Lagarde rejects eurozone stagflation fears despite rising growth, inflation risks
Economy

ECB Lagarde rejects eurozone stagflation fears despite rising growth, inflation risks

Baseline forecasts 0.9 percent 2026 expansion rates steady amid oil shock divergence

EU-Mercosur trade deal takes effect, cuts tariffs and opens 700 million-consumer market for EU exports
Economy

EU-Mercosur trade deal takes effect, cuts tariffs and opens 700 million-consumer market for EU exports

The deal unlocks major trade gains

Bank of England holds rates at 3.75 percent citing energy uncertainty, elevated inflation risks
Economy

Bank of England holds rates at 3.75 percent citing energy uncertainty, elevated inflation risks

MPC 8-1 vote warns of rising U.K. inflation risks from oil shock

Eurozone inflation hits 3 percent in April on energy surge amid Q1 GDP growth of 0.1 percent 
Economy

Eurozone inflation hits 3 percent in April on energy surge amid Q1 GDP growth of 0.1 percent 

Energy prices spiked 10.9 percent amid SoH blockade fueling stagflation fears 

Euro area economy contracts first time in 16 months as April PMI falls to 48.6 on services slump, energy cost pressures
Economy

Euro area economy contracts first time in 16 months as April PMI falls to 48.6 on services slump, energy cost pressures

Business activity weakens

EU fossil fuel imports surge $25.9 billion as crisis delivers major macroeconomic hit after 44 days
Energy

EU fossil fuel imports surge $25.9 billion as crisis delivers major macroeconomic hit after 44 days

Von Der Leyen proposes fast EU energy support for vulnerable groups

Saudi Arabia

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

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
Economy

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
Europe

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
Logistics

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
Economy

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
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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. Treasury yields return to 5 percent for the first time since 2007
Banking & Finance

U.S. Treasury yields return to 5 percent for the first time since 2007

Investors sell off government debt as Middle East conflict fuels inflation concerns

Japan signs $2.2 billion loans for projects under $550 billion U.S. investment pledge
Asia

Japan signs $2.2 billion loans for projects under $550 billion U.S. investment pledge

The first three projects include an oil export facility ​in Texas, ​an industrial ⁠diamond plant and a natural gas-fired power plant 

U.S. national debt surpasses 100 percent of GDP, hits 100.2 percent in March as it echos WWII highs
Banking & Finance

U.S. national debt surpasses 100 percent of GDP, hits 100.2 percent in March as it echos WWII highs

Public debt $31.27 trillion exceeds annual GDP record borrowing inaction

U.S. to offer 92.5 million barrels SPR crude loans to calm oil spike
Energy

U.S. to offer 92.5 million barrels SPR crude loans to calm oil spike

IEA pact aims to ease biggest energy crisis as gasoline hits $4.30 record

U.S. Q1 2026 GDP grows 2 percent, beats forecasts amid inflation and global headwinds
Economy

U.S. Q1 2026 GDP grows 2 percent, beats forecasts amid inflation and global headwinds

GDP accelerates amid energy shock

U.S. inflation reaches 2-year high of 3.3 percent in March as gas price surge impacts broader economy
Economy

U.S. inflation reaches 2-year high of 3.3 percent in March as gas price surge impacts broader economy

Gasoline prices climbed 21.2 percent in March, marking record increase since 1967

Worldwide

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Japan’s Q1 2026 real GDP expands 0.5 percent, marking an annualized 2.1 percent growth rate
Asia

Japan’s Q1 2026 real GDP expands 0.5 percent, marking an annualized 2.1 percent growth rate

Nominal gross domestic product increases 0.8 percent during the three-month period

U.S. Treasury yields return to 5 percent for the first time since 2007
Banking & Finance

U.S. Treasury yields return to 5 percent for the first time since 2007

Investors sell off government debt as Middle East conflict fuels inflation concerns

FAO warns food prices surge 1.6 percent in April, cuts 2026 wheat output forecast to 817 million tons
Economy

FAO warns food prices surge 1.6 percent in April, cuts 2026 wheat output forecast to 817 million tons

Cereals, rice follow oil surge; meat prices smash record

ECB Lagarde rejects eurozone stagflation fears despite rising growth, inflation risks
Economy

ECB Lagarde rejects eurozone stagflation fears despite rising growth, inflation risks

Baseline forecasts 0.9 percent 2026 expansion rates steady amid oil shock divergence

U.S. to offer 92.5 million barrels SPR crude loans to calm oil spike
Energy

U.S. to offer 92.5 million barrels SPR crude loans to calm oil spike

IEA pact aims to ease biggest energy crisis as gasoline hits $4.30 record

EU-Mercosur trade deal takes effect, cuts tariffs and opens 700 million-consumer market for EU exports
Economy

EU-Mercosur trade deal takes effect, cuts tariffs and opens 700 million-consumer market for EU exports

The deal unlocks major trade gains