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The relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and international trade is becoming increasingly complex and rapidly evolving. A new report by the World Trade Organization (WTO) examines the potential of AI to stimulate global trade and foster inclusive growth. The report highlights that AI could stimulate global trade by almost 40%
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A breakout year for the Canadian stock market has many investors pondering the reasons behind its remarkable performance. Surprisingly, the answer may lie in the erratic policy-making of US President Donald Trump. Despite his best efforts to undermine the Canadian economy, the country's S&P/TSX Composite
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Under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto, the Indonesian government has launched a new set of incentives and programs aimed at driving economic growth, reducing unemployment, and promoting a more favorable investment climate despite global uncertainty. The policy package, unveiled at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, focuses on broader public
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Economic growth and a booming stock market are linked to surging investment in artificial intelligence, but this trend is paradoxically accompanied by a weak job market. The question remains whether government intervention is necessary to address the displacement of human workers as AI takes over. Experts debate the role of
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African countries have long struggled to address the complex interplay between inequality and economic growth. Structural adjustment policies implemented in the late 20th century, often at the behest of international financial institutions, have weakened the state's redistributive role and limited access to essential services for the poor. Meanwhile,
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The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (Sacci) August 2025 Trade Survey paints a dismal picture of the country's trade conditions, with only 40% of respondents reporting a positive overall trade experience. The decline in trade sentiment is attributed to a combination of factors, including
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The Philippine economy has demonstrated resilience, fueled by strong growth, easing inflation, and fiscal consolidation efforts under the Marcos administration. According to the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR), the country's economy is expected to sustain its momentum, posting a 5.7-percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2024,
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India would need a substantial $4.5 trillion in infrastructure investment by 2030 to sustain its growth ambitions, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) chairman Sivasubramanian Ramann said. This investment would have a multiple effect on economic growth, and the country is seeking deeper capital markets commitments to such
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The global economy, including the Chinese dairy industry, is experiencing a critical period due to trade barriers and an uncertain global policy environment. The World Bank has significantly lowered its forecast of global economic growth in 2025 to 2.3% from 2.7% in January. Meanwhile, China's national
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The Bank Negara Malaysia, the country's central bank, is likely to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 percent until the end of the year. This decision is supported by resilient domestic demand and improved external trade sentiment following recent US trade negotiations. The central bank&
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The US Federal Reserve, led by Chairman Jerome Powell, has announced a 25 basis points rate cut after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. This decision comes amidst growing economic uncertainty, with recent indicators suggesting that economic growth moderated in the first half of the year. The FOMC statement
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Experts at an international conference on Vietnam's economic growth highlighted the country's need to transition away from a growth model driven by capital, low-cost labor, and foreign direct investment (FDI). The country's slow growth in total factor productivity (TFP) and vulnerability to economic shocks
