Industry & Trade Oil, gold boost Canada’s $461m trade surplus in June Nada Ali Aug 6, 2024 0 Canada posted a trade surplus of C$638 million ($461 million) in June, driven by strong exports of oil and gold.
Featured EGX rallies on broad-based gains Yomna Yasser Aug 6, 2024 0 Egypt's stock exchange (EGX) enjoyed a strong rebound on Tuesday, with all major indices posting significant gains.
Tech news Malaysia launches chip design hub to boost semiconductor industry Nada Ali Aug 6, 2024 0 Malaysia has unveiled a new chip-design hub in Selangor state as part of its ambitious plan to elevate its…
Energy EBRD, France’s Proparco finance solar projects in Tunisia Aya El Sayed Aug 6, 2024 0 The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the French development agency Proparco are…
Featured Russian economy expands faster than expected Aya El Sayed Aug 6, 2024 0 The Russian economy is expanding more rapidly than initially predicted, according to Prime Minister Mikhail…
International News China unveils plan to build new electricity system Nada Ali Aug 6, 2024 0 China has revealed a new action plan to develop a modern electricity system for green growth and energy security.
International News Tokyo Gas to acquires 21.2% stake in Portugal’s floating wind farm Nada Ali Aug 6, 2024 0 Tokyo Gas, Japan's leading city gas supplier, announced on Tuesday that it will acquire a 21.2 per cent stake in…
Featured EU approves €4.2b aid package for Ukraine Aya El Sayed Aug 6, 2024 0 Ukraine is set to receive nearly €4.2 billion in grants and loans following the EU Council's approval of the first…
International News Japan’s bonds yield weakest demand in 20 yrs Nada Ali Aug 6, 2024 0 Japan's government bond market is showing signs of strain as investors grapple with the aftermath of the Bank of…
Featured Russia’s Sberbank raises mortgage rates to 20% Aya El Sayed Aug 6, 2024 0 Russia's largest lender, Sberbank, will increase its market mortgage rates to a minimum of 20 per cent starting…