Trade
Onitsha Markets Reopen After IPOB Ends Monday Sit-At-Home Directive
ONITSHA — Commercial activities in Onitsha Main Market improved slightly on Monday, February 9, 2026, following the Indigenous People of Biafra’s (IPOB) directive...
Seychelles President Makes Official Visit to India to Strengthen Business Ties
The President of Seychelles has undertaken an official visit to India aimed at deepening economic cooperation and expanding business partnerships between the two...
Laos and Hungary Expand Strategic Bilateral Cooperation
Laos and Hungary have agreed to broaden cooperation across diplomacy, education, trade, and infrastructure development. The partnership includes scholarship programs and development assistance...
Kazakhstan and Pakistan Commit to Expanding Bilateral Trade
Kazakhstan and Pakistan have agreed to increase bilateral trade volumes to one billion dollars through enhanced cooperation and investment facilitation. Agreements were signed...
United States and Argentina Sign Framework for Critical Minerals Cooperation
Representatives of the United States and Argentina have signed a strategic framework agreement aimed at bolstering cooperation on critical minerals supply chains, officials...
World Bank Data Signals Shifting Global Economic Momentum
New World Bank data released on February 3 suggests broader shifts in global economic momentum following recent factory activity reports across major economies....
Malaysia Detains Tankers Over Suspected Illegal Crude Transfers
Malaysian maritime authorities confirmed that two oil tankers carrying crude valued at approximately 129 million dollars were seized during operations targeting illegal fuel...
Argentina Currency Volatility Triggers Market Uncertainty
Argentina financial markets experienced renewed turbulence as currency volatility intensified on January 30 2026, raising concerns among investors and policymakers. Analysts reported sharp...
China Reports Weaker Factory Activity as Global Demand Softens
China reported weaker than expected factory activity on January 27, adding to concerns about slowing momentum in the world’s second largest economy. Official...
Germany Sees Sharp Decline in Industrial Orders Despite Support Measures
Germany has reported a sharp drop in industrial orders, signaling continued weakness in manufacturing demand despite government support measures aimed at stabilizing the...
