ADB cuts Asia Pacific 2026 growth forecast to 4.9%
MANILA, PHILIPPINES / MENA Newswire / – The Asian Development Bank cut its 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 4.9%. The...
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UAE and Egypt presidents discuss ties at G7 summit
ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE / EuroWire / – UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday on the sidelines of the G7 Summit...
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...
UK clinches biggest post-Brexit trade deal with India
India and the UK finalize a trade deal expected to raise bilateral trade by £25.5B, marking the UK's largest post-Brexit economic agreement....
Global Digital Summit 2025 tackles digital divide and growth
The World Bank Group’s Global Digital Summit highlights efforts to enhance digital public infrastructure and close the digital gap worldwide....
Modi’s fiscal strategy propels India’s GDP growth to 6.2% in Q3
India’s economy expanded by 6.2% in Q3 FY25, driven by robust rural demand, higher government spending, and strong exports despite global trade uncertainties....
World Bank sees India as a key driver of global economic growth
The World Bank reaffirms confidence in India’s economic growth, citing strong resilience, investment appeal, and progressive policies that drive the country’s global economic leadership....
Apple to spend $500B in US over four years, boosting AI and jobs
Apple is investing $500B in the US over four years, expanding AI, silicon engineering, and manufacturing, including a new factory in Texas and 20,000 new...