Economy
Morocco’s central bank explores digital currency for cross-border payments
Morocco's central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, is actively exploring the implementation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to enhance peer-to-peer and cross-border payment...
Malta’s National Statistics Office reports a 25% increase in tourist arrivals during the first four months of 2025
Malta's tourism sector has experienced a significant surge in 2025, with the National Statistics Office (NSO) reporting a 17.4% increase in inbound tourist...
Malaysia’s Economy Grew 4.5% Year-on-year in Q2 2025, Driven by Strong Domestic Consumption and Steady Manufacturing
Malaysia's economy expanded by 4.5% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, maintaining the growth rate from the previous quarter. This performance was...
Trump Signs 19% Tariff on Indonesian Goods; EU Plans $84.1 Billion in Retaliatory Tariffs
President Donald Trump has announced a new trade agreement with Indonesia, imposing a 19% tariff on Indonesian goods imported into the United States....
Lesotho’s textile industry faces collapse as U.S. imposes 50% tariffs, threatening 40,000 jobs
Lesotho's textile industry, a cornerstone of its economy, is facing an unprecedented crisis following the United States' imposition of a 50% tariff on...
Goldman Sachs Finances $270 Million Affordable Housing Project
Goldman Sachs has committed $270 million to finance a significant affordable housing project in Brooklyn's East New York neighborhood. This initiative, announced by...
South Korea to Develop Roadmap Aiming for Developed Market Status by Year-End
South Korea is actively pursuing a roadmap to achieve developed market status by the end of 2025, aiming to attract greater foreign investment...
South Korea, EU Seek US Trade Deals to Mitigate Tariff Impact
In July 2025, the European Union (EU) and South Korea intensified efforts to negotiate trade agreements with the United States, aiming to mitigate...
Kazakhstan’s crude oil production in 2025 surged by 7.5%
Kazakhstan's crude oil production experienced a significant surge, increasing by 7.5% from May to reach 1.88 million barrels per day (bpd). This output...
U.S. President Donald Trump imposes 35% tariff on Canadian imports, escalating trade tensions and impacting global markets
President Donald Trump has escalated trade tensions by announcing a 35% tariff on all Canadian imports, effective August 1, 2025. This move intensifies...
