Indonesia’s non-oil exports drive $10.61bn trade surplus
Strong non-oil and gas exports helped Indonesia post a $10.61 billion trade surplus in the first nine months of 2026, Statistics Indonesia...
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FirstRand joins African lenders eyeing Kenya bank acquisitions
South Africa's FirstRand has joined a growing list of Africa's largest banks seeking acquisitions in Kenya's profitable banking market.
Korea’s chip exports soar 259% as October shipments hit record
South Korea's exports reached a record $115.3 billion in October, up 93.7%, as chip exports soared 259% to $56.4 billion on AI...
Kenya targets 150,000 tonnes of coffee with new varieties
Kenya wants to more than double coffee output to 150,000 tonnes a year, but research gaps and a seedling shortfall stand in...
Germany’s EV boom lifts global sales to record 11 million
Germany's electric vehicle registrations jumped 58% to 604,000 in nine months, helping push global BEV registrations to a record 11 million.
Brent tops $115 as US-Iran strike reports lift oil
Brent crude climbed above $115 a barrel on Wednesday after reports that the US told Gulf states to prepare for strikes on...
Microsoft voluntary exit offer covers 27% of its workforce
About 60,000 Microsoft employees in four countries can take a voluntary exit offer, with those who accept leaving on December 31.
South Korea current account surplus hits $116.63 billion in Q2
South Korea posted a $116.63 billion current account surplus in Q2, second only to China, as chip exports powered record monthly gains.
Russia and Oman trade hits 10-year high at $1.5 billion
Russia's trade with Oman hit a 10-year high of $1.5 billion in January-July 2026, Shoigu said after talks with Oman's Idris Al-Kindi.
Japan exports rise for 13th month as imports grow faster
Chip demand lifted Japan's exports 16.7% in September, while an 18.9% rise in imports produced a 536.6 billion yen trade deficit.
South Korea chip exports surge 222.5% in early October
Semiconductors made up 44.7% of South Korea's $61.6 billion exports in the first 20 days of October, as the trade surplus hit...
Oil prices hit $110 a barrel on Middle East supply fears
Brent touched $110 for the first time since May before settling at $109.86, while WTI closed at $101.41 as supply fears intensified.
Egypt remittances hit record $33.9 billion in eight months
Egyptians abroad sent a record $33.9 billion home in January to August 2026, up 27.2%, as August inflows rose 21.7% to $4.2...
Oman power output rises while water production falls
Oman generated more electricity in the first eight months of 2026, while national water production declined from the year-earlier period.
Africa launches first continental credit rating agency
AfCRA launches in Mauritius as Africa’s new independent credit rating agency, covering sovereigns, companies and financial institutions.
Debt-ridden Pakistan faces $36.5 billion SOE burden
Pakistan’s federal SOE debt reached $36.5 billion, while losses, government support and circular debt added to the country’s fiscal strain.
UAE global FDI stock reaches $402.7 billion in 2025
UAE overseas investment stock rose to $402.729 billion in 2025, with outward FDI flows reaching $63.353 billion across major global markets.
Pakistan fuel prices diverge as petrol rises, diesel falls
Pakistan petrol rises again to Rs393.64 per litre as high-speed diesel drops to Rs397.76 after another October fuel price revision.
Brent crude steadies after surge above $103
Brent held near $102 after an early rise above $103, with recovering Middle East crude exports and emergency oil stocks influencing trade.
Renault expands France EV push with €10 billion investment
Renault will invest over €10 billion in France, expand electric vehicle production and lift domestic output by at least 25% in 2026.
South Korean inflation reaches 2.9 percent annual growth
Statistics Korea reports that national consumer prices grew 2.9 percent in September driven by higher fresh agricultural expenses.
India-US trade pact talks return at G20 meeting in Milwaukee
India-US trade negotiations return to focus in Milwaukee, where Piyush Goyal attends the G20 ministerial and holds bilateral discussions.
UAE Zambia leaders discuss trade investment and CEPA
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema reviewed economic ties, CEPA negotiations and $2.14 billion in signed MoUs.
Abu Dhabi rises to 33rd place JLL global transparency index
Official data shows Abu Dhabi named world leading improver JLL real estate index, leading 146 city markets in transparency gains.