ADB cuts Asia Pacific 2026 growth forecast to 4.9%
The Asian Development Bank cut its 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 4.9%. The bank cited prolonged global energy disruption and...
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UAE and Egypt presidents discuss ties at G7 summit
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. The talks...
UAE economy extends global rise on strong 2026 data
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates entered 2026 with a strong run of official economic data showing broad-based expansion across non-oil activity, trade, banking and investment,...
Vietnam exports jump 19.1% in first quarter of 2026
HANOI: Vietnam’s exports rose 19.1% from a year earlier in the first quarter of 2026 to $122.93 billion, according to official data released on April 4, extending a...
Botswana downgrade adds pressure to diamond economy
GABORONE: Botswana is facing renewed pressure on its diamond-driven economy after S&P Global Ratings lowered the country’s long-term sovereign rating to BBB- from BBB and its short-term...
Britain and India agree to landmark bilateral trade deal
India and the United Kingdom have finalized a significant bilateral trade agreement, described by the UK government as the most substantial trade deal since its...
Trade dispute with US puts EU auto jobs at risk
European automakers have urged the European Union and United States to resolve escalating trade tensions swiftly, citing growing risks to jobs, industrial investment, and transatlantic...
Digital transformation in focus at World Bank Global Digital Summit
The World Bank Group hosted the second Global Digital Summit in Washington, D.C., bringing together leaders from the public and private sectors to accelerate digital...
PM Modi’s economic vision strengthens India’s GDP at 6.2% in Q3
India's economy grew at a rate of 6.2% in the third quarter of the financial year 2024-25, up from 5.6% in the previous quarter, according...
India remains a top investment hub as World Bank reaffirms confidence
The World Bank has reaffirmed its confidence in India's economic potential, emphasizing that the country remains a key investment destination despite minor fluctuations in its...