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France weighs tax on small parcels to counter surge of Chinese e-commerce imports
France is lining up a historic €2 tax on low-quality fashion imports, which targets Chinese online shopping behemoths such as Shein and…
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EU weighing Norway-backed mechanism to secure Ukraine’s proposed reparations loan
The European Union is at a critical financial juncture that may well decide whether Ukraine is able to survive this coming period.…
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Germany’s finance minister urges ‘European unity’ to safeguard continent’s steel sector
The steel industry in Germany is suffering an unprecedented crisis that could forever alter the shape of industry in Europe. Chancellor Friedrich…
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Thailand’s economy faces mounting risks amid calls for urgent structural financial reform
Thailand's economic trajectory has reached a critical juncture, with senior officials warning that the nation is either "stuck in a rut" or…
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France’s surge in industrial investment obscures underlying economic vulnerabilities
It would seem from the figures registered in July that there is no crisis in the industry in France, given that after…
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U.S. banks anticipate regulatory win as capital rules undergo major overhaul
Major U.S. banks are expressing unprecedented optimism about potential regulatory relief as Trump administration officials work to fundamentally revamp capital requirements that…
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Von der Leyen outlines three potential funding paths — or a blend of them — to support Ukraine
President of the European Commission Ursula Von der Leyen proposed three different financial investment schemes that could address the pivotal requirements of…
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World Bank supports Bhutan’s development of a major hydropower project
The World Bank has reiterated its strong commitment to support Bhutan’s comprehensive development agenda. During a recent visit to this South Asian…
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Malaysia posts 5.2% economic growth in the third quarter
The Malaysian economy grew at 5.2% during the third quarter, beating growth during the second quarter, which stood at 4.4%. This growth…
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Southeast Asia’s digital economy expected to exceed $300 billion by late 2025
Southeast Asia's digital economy is poised to surpass the remarkable $300 billion milestone by the end of 2025, according to a comprehensive…
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Indonesia weighs issuing panda bonds as China pushes renminbi-denominated debt
Indonesia is exploring issuing its first yuan-denominated panda bonds next year, marking a significant shift in Southeast Asian financing strategy. This potential…
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Fed survey identifies policy uncertainty and geopolitics as key financial stability threats
The latest Financial Stability Report from the Federal Reserve highlights a stark shift in the priorities of risk that should serve as…