Thailand Attracts Major Japanese Investment as High-Tech Industrial Partnership Expands
Thailand is strengthening its economic partnership with Japan as Japanese companies show growing interest in expanding investment in the country's...
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Global Foreign Investment Climbs to $1.6 Trillion but Gains Remain Uneven
International investment flows strengthened in 2025, with global foreign direct investment reaching approximately $1.6 trillion, according to the latest assessment...
Global Food Prices Climb as Weather Disruptions Add Pressure to Markets
Global food markets experienced renewed price pressure in September, with the latest Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...
Global Institutions Warn Energy and Trade Disruptions Could Deepen Economic and Food Security Risks
Washington: Four major international institutions have warned that disruptions to energy supplies and global trade can create wider risks for...
Global Trade Faces New Pressure as Geopolitical Tensions Reshape International Commerce
Geneva: The global trading system is facing a period of significant change as geopolitical tensions, government interventions and rapid technological...
WTO Warns Global Trading System Is Under Growing Geopolitical Pressure
Geneva: The global trading system is undergoing major structural changes as geopolitical tensions, government interventions, technological developments and shifting economic...
World Bank Data Shows Food Security Remains Under Pressure Despite Adequate Global Supplies
Washington: Global food markets continue to face pressure from elevated costs and supply-related risks even though overall food availability remains...
WTO Report Examines Major Changes Reshaping the Global Trading System
Geneva: The global trading system is undergoing significant changes as geopolitical tensions, technological advances and growing government intervention reshape the...
China Warns EU of Firm Response Over Proposed Trade Restrictions
China has warned the European Union that it will take a firm response if Brussels introduces new restrictions targeting Chinese...
US-China Tariff Changes Cover a Wide Range of Products as Trade Tensions Evolve
Washington/Beijing: Trade conditions between the United States and China are undergoing another shift as changes to tariff arrangements affect a...
Small Businesses Account for Around 70% of Global Employment, UNCTAD Data Shows
Small and medium-sized enterprises remain one of the most important components of the world economy, accounting for roughly 90% of...
China’s Industrial Rise Puts Growing Pressure on German Manufacturers
China’s rapid transformation into a producer of increasingly sophisticated industrial and technology-intensive goods is creating a new competitive challenge for...
Global Economy Faces New Energy and Interest-Rate Pressures
The global economy is entering a period of increased uncertainty as higher energy costs, elevated government bond yields and changing...
WTO Warns Global Trade System Faces Major Turning Point as Reform Debate Intensifies
The global trading system is facing a major period of change as governments confront geopolitical tensions, shifting economic power, digitalisation...
ASEAN-Plus Three Trade Surges as Asian Economies Deepen Regional Economic Cooperation
Economic cooperation between Southeast Asia and the region's three major Northeast Asian partners is gaining momentum, with new figures showing...
Asian Development Outlook September Update: Asia’s Economic Outlook in Focus
The Asian Development Bank’s Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2026 continues to provide a detailed assessment of economic conditions across Asia...
Rubio, Motegi and Cho Hyun Set for Trilateral Talks in New York as Security and Economic Issues Take Center Stage
NEW YORK, September 21, 2026: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and South Korean Foreign...
Vietnam Reports Strong Import Demand as Trade Activity Expands
Hanoi: Vietnam's import activity has continued to expand, reflecting strong demand for machinery, equipment and production materials as the country's...
Modi Calls for Stronger BRICS Cooperation as Global Conflicts Test Emerging Powers
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged BRICS members to strengthen cooperation as wars, geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions and climate-related...
Critical Minerals Enter a New Era as Supply Risks Rise Across Global Markets
The global race for critical minerals is entering a more complicated phase as demand continues to climb while governments and...
Nordic Countries Strengthen Cooperation to Protect Critical Supplies
Norway and its Nordic neighbours have agreed to deepen cooperation aimed at protecting access to essential goods and services during...
Nordic Countries Join Forces to Strengthen Security of Essential Supplies
Sweden and its Nordic neighbours have agreed to deepen cooperation aimed at keeping essential goods and services available during serious...
Japan Unveils New Measures to Strengthen Economic Growth and Energy Security
Japan has announced a fresh set of government measures aimed at supporting economic growth, strengthening energy security and preparing the...
Public-Private Cooperation Could Strengthen Economic Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty
Economic uncertainty is becoming an increasingly important challenge for governments, businesses and communities around the world. From disruptions in supply...
G20 Trade Accelerates in Second Quarter of 2026 as Goods and Services Demand Strengthens
Paris: International trade across the G20 economies gained momentum in the second quarter of 2026, with stronger merchandise imports and...
Land Degradation Threatens Global Food Systems and Economic Growth, World Bank Warns
Washington: Land degradation is emerging as a major threat to agriculture, global supply chains and long-term economic development, with up...
AI and Satellite Data Could Transform Africa’s Trade Corridors, World Bank Research Finds
Washington, September 1, 2026: Artificial intelligence and satellite-based geospatial information are emerging as powerful tools for improving the movement of...
Europe’s Globalisation Model Faces a New Test as Trade Becomes More Fragmented
Brussels: Europe’s economic model is facing a major test as rising geopolitical tensions, tariffs, supply-chain risks and tougher competition reshape...
WTO Panel Issues Report on Türkiye’s Measures Affecting Electric Vehicles and Other Vehicles
GENEVA — A World Trade Organization (WTO) panel has released its report regarding Türkiye’s measures affecting electric vehicles (EVs) and...
ASEAN Secretary-General Meets Guangxi Zishan Mining Delegation to Boost Sustainable Minerals and Energy Cooperation
JAKARTA — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) continues to deepen its engagement with industry leaders as it pursues...
US Auto Manufacturing Takes Centre Stage as President Trump Highlights Domestic Investment
The future of American automobile manufacturing remains at the forefront of the nation's economic agenda as President Donald Trump prepares...
Canada and ASEAN Prepare to Celebrate 50 Years of Partnership with Expanded Trade and Indo-Pacific Cooperation
Canada and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are preparing to celebrate a significant diplomatic milestone as they approach 50...
US Reaffirms Commitment to a Free and Open Indo-Pacific at East Asia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
The United States has reiterated its commitment to promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific during the East Asia Foreign Ministers’...
Canada and Singapore Deepen Economic Partnership Amid Changing Global Trade Landscape
Canada and Singapore have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic ties as both countries seek to navigate an increasingly...
