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10 articlesPM Modi meets Dutch royals in Netherlands, discusses cooperation in technology, innovation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at the Royal Palace in The Hague to discuss bilateral cooperation in digital technology, innovation, fintech, and the blue economy. Modi arrived in the Netherlands on Friday following a stopover in the UAE.
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Government presses ahead with privatization of state-owned firms
Argentina's economy ministry is moving forward with the privatization of state-owned enterprises, beginning with a bid to sell the national water company Aysa. The government is pursuing this strategy to generate revenue as tax collections decline.
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After Trump visit, Chinaβs top party journal doubles down on manufacturing push
Following Trump's Beijing visit, China's Communist Party journal Qiushi published an article emphasizing the importance of strengthening manufacturing and the real economy. The piece curates Xi Jinping's past speeches to reinforce the message that China's economic future depends on maintaining a strong manufacturing base rather than relying on speculation or other sectors.
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3 ways to build Hong Kongβs yacht economy beyond infrastructure
Hong Kong is positioning itself to expand its yacht tourism economy by leveraging its natural geographic advantages and recent government policy initiatives. The article outlines infrastructure development plans including new mooring facilities and cross-boundary integration within the Greater Bay Area to capitalize on marine economy opportunities.
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Malaysia seeks to charge 2 over US$278 million Arm semiconductor deal
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency is pursuing charges against two unnamed individuals related to a $278 million semiconductor deal with Arm Holdings. Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli underwent a third day of questioning as part of the investigation, which the MACC says is nearing completion after interviewing 22 witnesses.
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Thailand vows strict tourist oversight after public sex incidents
Thailand's government announced plans to increase oversight of tourist behavior following incidents of public sexual conduct by foreigners. Officials framed this as necessary to protect Thailand's cultural image and economy, warning that visitors engaged in inappropriate behavior including drug use will face prosecution.
El-Sisi says Egypt in βstate of near-emergencyβ as war threatens economy
Egyptian President El-Sisi warns that Egypt faces an economic 'state of near-emergency' due to regional Middle East conflict, citing threats of runaway inflation. The article notes Egypt has not experienced direct physical impact from the US-Israel-Iran conflict but faces economic consequences from disrupted trade and regional instability.
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Trump Tries to Downplay Economic Effects of the Iran War
The article reports that Trump described the economy as 'roaring' and predicted gas prices would decline during a White House Small Business Week event. The headline frames this as an attempt to 'downplay' economic effects of an Iran conflict.
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Brazilβs booming pet economy: Last call for Brazilian startups to join Leap Venture Studio Cohort 10
Brazil Reports announces a call for Brazilian pet care startups to apply to Leap Venture Studio's Cohort 10, framing the opportunity within Brazil's large and growing pet market of 168+ million registered pets. The article positions Brazil as Latin America's largest pet care market with a cultural trend toward humanizing animals as household members.
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Hereβs what the growing gap between Americans with good and bad credit says about the economy
The article reports that the financial gap between Americans with excellent credit (super prime) and those with poor credit (subprime) has widened beyond 2019 levels. This metric is used as an indicator of broader economic inequality and financial well-being disparity.
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