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China Factory Output Accelerates as Export Orders Recover

Beijing— China’s factory activity expanded at a faster pace in April as export orders improved and domestic industrial output strengthened

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Bahrain deploys wage support to shield jobs amid Iran war shock

London— Bahrain is using its unemployment insurance system to pay private-sector wages for April as the economic fallout from the

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South Korea’s Lee seeks trade surge with India in Modi summit

Seoul— South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New

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China Signals Broader Trade Engagement with Italy Amid Push for Economic Cooperation

Beijing— China is willing to expand economic and trade cooperation with Italy across multiple sectors, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said

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UN Launches Second Season of Podcast Exploring Human Rights-Centred Economic Models

“When economic policy is grounded in human rights, it strengthens trust, sustainability, and improves lives.” The United Nations human rights

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Vietnam Moves Closer to China Model as State Control Expands Ahead of Xi Meeting

Hanoi— Vietnam is increasingly aligning with China’s governance and economic model, tightening state control and adopting Beijing-style regulatory frameworks as

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Haryana Raises Wages After Iran War Sparks Worker Unrest in Auto Hub

Manesar — India’s Haryana state has ordered a 35% increase in minimum wages for factory workers following protests in the

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Digital Payment Expansion Reshapes India’s Informal Economy and Financial Inclusion Landscape

“Digital payments are no longer an alternative system—they are becoming the primary interface between citizens and the economy.” India’s rapid

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US Trade Court Tests Legality of Trump’s Sweeping 10% Tariff

New York — A U.S. trade court on Friday is set to hear arguments on the legality of a 10%

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Bangladesh Enforces Austerity as Energy Crisis Deepens

Dhaka — Bangladesh has introduced sweeping austerity measures, including reduced office hours and early closure of commercial establishments, as the

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