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Day: August 20, 2024

S. Korea, Malaysia Resume Free Trade Talks

South Korea announced on Tuesday that it has resumed negotiations with Malaysia to secure a bilateral free trade agreement, after a 5-year hiatus.

The fourth round of negotiations for the FTA kicked off in Kuala Lumpur for a four-day session, marking…

Qatar Development Bank Launches the 2024 SME Directory

Qatar Development Bank (QDB) continues its efforts to bolster the private sector and achieve economic diversification, aiming for a self-sufficient circular economy. One of QDB’s key initiatives in this endeavor is the “SME Directory” which aims to co…

European Stocks Close Lower, Weighed Down by Energy Stocks

European stocks on Tuesday closed lower , weighed down by energy stocks and as inflation data showed annual inflation accelerating in 14 European Union (EU) countries over the past month.

The Stoxx 600 index ended trading down 0.5 percent, erasing ga…

European Stocks Close Lower, Weighed Down by Energy Stocks

European stocks on Tuesday closed lower , weighed down by energy stocks and as inflation data showed annual inflation accelerating in 14 European Union (EU) countries over the past month.

The Stoxx 600 index ended trading down 0.5 percent, erasing ga…

Standard Chartered: Qatar on Track to Double Economy by 2031

Standard Chartered’s “the Bank” recent global research highlights Qatar’s ability to restore government revenues to pre-2014 oil price shock levels and notes that it is on track to double the size of its economy by 2031.

This significant recovery is …

Quarterly Import Unit Value Index Increased in Q2-2024

The Quarterly Import Unit Value Index (IMVUI) for the second quarter of 2024 reached 108.93 points showing an increase of 0.85% when compared to first quarter-2024. Compared to counterpart in 2023 (Q2-2023), Y-o-Y basis, a decrease of 0.09% has been r…

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