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China maintains benchmark lending rates for seventh consecutive month

Economic indicators suggest ongoing struggles, with the property sector and consumer spending driving concerns 

China’s trade surplus surpasses $1 trillion on strong exports despite U.S. decline

Economic support from exports is crucial as China faces sluggish domestic consumption and debt crisis 

Ukraine reaches agreement with IMF for new 48-month funding arrangement providing up to $8.1 billion

Total financing gap for Ukraine is projected at around $136.5 billion through 2026-29 

South Korea’s exports rise 8.2 percent in early November on strong semiconductor, auto demand

Semiconductors continued to power overall export growth despite U.S. tariff measures affecting global trade flows

FAO Food Price Index drops to 126.4 points in October 2025 as cereal and dairy decline amid ample supplies

The global cereal production forecast for 2025 has been revised upward to a record 2.99 billion metric tons 

NVIDIA and South Korea partner to build AI infrastructure with 260,000 GPUs to fuel nation’s innovation, job growth

South Korea aims to become a top global AI powerhouse with NVIDIA's advanced computing technologies 

Trump secures major trade deals in Southeast Asia to reduce reliance on China’s critical minerals

Agreements cover 68 percent of U.S.-ASEAN trade, reshaping economic ties in the region

U.S. and Australia launch $2 billion investment to reduce reliance on Chinese minerals

A joint venture will fund a plant with an estimated capacity of 100 tons of gallium 

Meta invests $1.5 billion in Texas for new one-gigawatt AI data center, creating 1,800 jobs

The site will support advanced AI models, aligning with Meta's vision of achieving superintelligence by 2028 

Google announces $15 billion investment in new India AI data center, largest outside U.S.

The investment aligns with India's "Viksit Bharat 2047" vision to become a leading digital economy

$20 billion currency swap finalized as U.S. buys Argentine pesos

The currency swap aims to stabilize Argentina's economy amid severe liquidity shortages and volatility

Sri Lanka secures $347 million IMF deal as part of $3 billion economic recovery program

The deal supports ongoing reforms and debt restructuring essential for long-term economic stability

U.S. to impose 25 percent tariff on imported medium and heavy-duty trucks

The new tariff will significantly impact costs for truck buyers and various industries reliant on these vehicles

U.K. economy grows 0.3 percent in Q2 2025 despite global trade pressures, policy tightening

Moderate growth reflects resilience amid high inflation, tariff disruptions, and cautious business investments 

Thailand’s economy grows 2.8 percent in Q2 2025 amid slowing consumption and trade risks

Thailand's exports remained a key driver, expanding 15 percent, supported by front-loaded shipments ahead of the expiry of U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs suspension

U.K. inflation climbs to 3.8 percent in July on rising restaurant, hotel, and food prices

Transport costs surged 3.2 percent, driven by a 30.2 percent increase in airfares

Australia’s central bank lowers rates by 25 basis points, revising economic growth forecast to 1.7 percent 

RBA cited weaker public demand as key factor in lowering annual economic outlook for 2025 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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