Thursday, July 4, 2024

Economy

China’s financial troubles mount: Real estate giant Evergrande files for bankruptcy

Amidst the escalating real estate crisis in China, Evergrande, a prominent player in the property sector, has sought bankruptcy protection in the United States aimed to safeguard its assets within the US while engaging in negotiations for an agreement with its creditors.

Xi unveils grand regional development plan at China-Central Asia Summit 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping and leaders of Central Asian states have signed a pivotal declaration, emphasizing their commitment to supporting each other and strengthening ties.

Saudi Arabia unveils four new economic zones to attract foreign investors

Saudi Arabia has announced the establishment of four new special economic zones to attract international investors and create job opportunities

IMF approves $2.9 billion bailout for Sri Lanka

The bailout, however, came with conditions, including a requirement for a debt restructuring plan that must be agreed upon by all creditors by June.

China increases defense budget by 7.2% to $230 billion

China has increased its defense spending for 2023, allocating a slightly larger share of its budget to military spending, as it seeks to become a regional military power.

Pakistan and Italy commercial ties on the rise

Pakistan and Italy are moving towards strengthening commercial and economic ties and the business community in both countries is hopeful that the year 2023 would record a higher trade volume.

Germany’s Olaf Scholz meets China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing with focus on trade talks

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Beijing to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in the first such trip by a G7 leader to China in three years.

Euro and US dollar are equal for first time in 20 years

Euro falls to parity with the US dollar for the first time in two decades

Oil falls below $100 per barrel as recession fears mount

Oil sees biggest daily percentage drop since March

Sri Lankan PM admits bankruptcy, warns crisis could drag through 2023

Acute shortages of food, fuel, and medicine will continue through 2023, warned PM Wickremesinghe

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Qatar unveils plans for $5.5 billion tourism development project Simaisma with Disney-size theme park

Qatar has announced a groundbreaking $5.5 billion (20 billion Qatari Riyal) development project named Simaisma tourist project, featuring a colossal theme park set to surpass the iconic Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in size.