Robust investor confidence, population growth, and infrastructure investment continue to fuel cross-sector expansion ... ( read original story ...)
French FM Says Iraq Should Not Be Dragged into Regional Conflicts
France's foreign minister said on Wednesday that Iraq should not be pulled into conflicts in a turbulent Middle East during his first visit to the country, which has suffered from decades of ... ( read original story ...)
At least 1800 hospitalised in Iraq as sandstorm halts flights and triggers power outages
Sandstorms in central and southern Iraq have led to the hospitalisation of more than 1,800 people due to respiratory issues, health officials said. Mazen al-Egeili, a local official in the ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s economy shrinks as tariffs darken global outlook
South Korea's economy contracts, impacted by Trump's tariffs, signaling potential further damage in the region.
South Korea’s economy shrinks on political turmoil, ahead of tariffs
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S. Korea’s economy shrinks in first quarter as trade war hits exports
South Korea's economy unexpectedly contracted 0.1 percent in the first three months of this year, the country's central bank said Thursday, as the Asian export giant reels from months of political ...
South Korea Q1 GDP unexpectedly contracts 0.2% q/q as exports cool
South Korea's economy unexpectedly contracted in the first quarter as exports and consumption stalled, advanced central bank estimates showed on Thursday, amid fears over the impact of U.S. President ...
Thai March exports rise 17.8%, above forecast
Thailand's customs-cleared exports jumped 17.8% in March from a year earlier, the commerce ministry said on Thursday, beating analysts' expectations.
Chinese business in Vietnam struggles with Trump tariffs uncertainty
Zhang Chundong helped the firm he manages expand into Vietnam, part of a wave of Chinese businesses to choose the booming manufacturing hub since the trade war of US President Donald Trump's first ...
Vietnam and US start trade talks: Hanoi
US President Donald Trump this month threatened massive 46 percent levies on Vietnam, with Washington accusing the country of facilitating Chinese exports to the United States and allowing Beijing to ...