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, reinforcing its position as one of the region’s fastest-growing economies....
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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 strong start to the year for one of Southeast Asia’s...
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 rating to A-3 from A-2, while keeping a negative outlook....
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....
The World Bank Group’s Global Digital Summit highlights efforts to enhance digital public infrastructure and close the digital gap worldwide....
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....
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 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 jobs nationwide....
UK inflation surged to 3% in January, surpassing forecasts, with rising transport and food costs fueling the increase, according to the Office for National Statistics....
Europe is committing €150 billion to AI investment, aiming to accelerate innovation, drive economic resilience, and strengthen strategic sovereignty across key industries....

