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Beyond the misread: China's new economic constellations
CGTN
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Editor's note: Xin Ping is a Beijing-based international affairs commentator. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN. For years, Western perceptions of the Chinese economy have oscillated between...
Government unveils major new support package for small businesses
Dorset Echo
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Part of its wider Plan for Change, the new Small Business Plan promises to tackle late payments and boost access to finance, with steps including tougher penalties for companies that repeatedly pay suppliers late. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said:...
FG commits to partnering ‘Emerging Abuja Projects ‘ for economic growth
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 30, 2025
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has emphasized the importance of partnering with the private sector to boost revenue through the tourism sector. Speaking in Abuja at a one-day interactive session with Nigerians in...
13MP: Malaysia sets path to lead SE Asia in digital economy and green tech
Malay Mail
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July 31, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia has set a clear direction to emerge as a leader in the digital economy and green technology in the Southeast Asian region by 2030, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said generative AI is now within...
MAN: Tinubu’s Administration Preparing Nigeria’s First Industrial Policy
This Day
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July 31, 2025
•Says manufacturing sector has N5tn financing need Dike Onwuamaeze The Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has commenced the process...
Trump Imposes 25 Per Cent Tariff on Indian Imports, Rattling US-India Trade Ties
Kashmir Life
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July 31, 2025
SRINAGAR: US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will introduce a 25 per cent tariff on all goods imported from India starting August 1, citing a persistent trade deficit and India’s ongoing purchases of Russian oil and...
Trump to Canada: Palestinian Recognition Could Cost Trade Ties
Southwest Journal - Minnesota
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July 31, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to derail crucial trade negotiations with Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans to recognize Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. The...
Egypt's minister unveils $102mln cash payout for 2,000 exporters on August 7
Zawya
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Egypt - Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, announced that around 2,000 exporting companies will receive approximately EGP 5bn in cash payments on 7 August. This payment represents the first instalment—equivalent to 50%—allocated under the new...
General : 13MP: Malaysia Charts Course To Regional Leadership In Digital Economy, Green Tech
Bernama
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July 31, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has set a clear direction to emerge as a leader in the digital economy and green technology in the Southeast Asian region by 2030, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said generative AI is...
Trump announces new US-Pakistan trade deal to develop 'massive' oil reserves, says 'maybe they'll sell to India'
India.com
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July 31, 2025
Home News Trump announces new US-Pakistan trade deal to develop ‘massive’ oil reserves, says ‘maybe they’ll be selling oil to India’ This came after Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff and extra penalties on Indian imports starting August 1,...
Malaysia set to unveil US trade deal after Trump-Anwar call
Bangkok Post
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July 31, 2025
Leaders discuss tariff rate below 20% PUBLISHED : 31 Jul 2025 at 13:02 Malaysia is set to announce a trade deal with the United States after US President Donald Trump and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim spoke by telephone. Malaysia and the...
China State Media Hails US Trade Talks In Stockholm As ‘Positive Signal’ As Trump Weighs Extending Tariff Truce
Asianet Newsable
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July 31, 2025
Trade talks between U.S. and Chinese officials in Stockholm this week were praised by China’s state-run People’s Daily, which called the meeting a “positive signal” that strengthened trust and reflected a shared commitment to resolving trade...
Trump: US will impose 25% trade tax on India
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 31, 2025
WASHINGTON -- The United States will impose a 25% tariff on goods from India, plus an additional import tax because of India's purchasing of Russian oil, President Donald Trump said Wednesday. "WE HAVE A MASSIVE TRADE DEFICIT WITH INDIA," Trump...
'Glad That He Stated Fact': Rahul Gandhi Backs Trump's 'Dead Economy' Remark For India
ABP Live
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July 31, 2025
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday backed US President Donald Trump's "dead economy" remark for India, saying the statement reflects a global truth that only the Indian government refuses to acknowledge. “Yes, he is...
US-S. Korea trade deal puts 15% tariff on key supplier
Yahoo Finance
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(Bloomberg) -- The US reached a trade agreement with South Korea that will impose a 15% tariff on imports, including autos, and sets up major investment in American energy and shipbuilding. Most Read from Bloomberg The agreement, announced by...
'Everybody, Except PM Modi & FM Nirmala Sitharaman, Know India Is 'Dead Economy': Rahul Gandhi
Free Press Journal
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New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said everybody except Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman know that India is a "dead economy", as he alleged that the BJP-led government has destroyed India's...
Day after imposing tariff, Trump calls Indian economy ‘dead’
The Siasat Daily
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July 31, 2025
Washington: US President Donald Trump once again mounted a sharp attack on India and Russia for their close ties and said that the two countries can take their “dead economies down together”. The US president’s fresh criticism of New Delhi and...
'Stated a fact, entire world knows': Rahul Gandhi backs Donald Trump's ‘dead economy’ remark for India
Mint
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July 31, 2025
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday agreed with US President Donald Trump's statement that the Indian economy is ‘dead’ and said he is ‘glad’ that the US President has stated a fact Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, the Leader of the...
Trump Unleashes a Flurry of Trade Surprises on Eve of Deadline
The Business of Fashion
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July 31, 2025
Donald Trump unleashed a series of tariff deals and demands on the eve of his Friday deadline, including surprises on India and copper as the US president attempts to create a new global trade order. Trump on Wednesday announced tariffs of 15...
PSX soars over 1600 points after Pakistan-US trade deal
Daily Times
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July 31, 2025
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a strong rally on Thursday after the announcement of a major trade agreement between Pakistan and the United States. Investors responded positively, pushing the benchmark KSE-100 Index to an intraday...