US to lower its tariffs on Chinese products from 145% to 30%, China to reduce its own from 125% to just 10% by May 14, says joint statement announced by US Treasury secretary GENEVA (AA) – The US and China have agreed to a sweeping rollback of punitive tariffs for an initial 90-day period. The […]
ISTANBUL (AA) – The US dollar rose Thursday after President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the UK. Trump also signaled for a potential deal with China, which contributed to the rise. Responding to a reporter’s question about whether he would lower tariffs on China if trade talks this weekend went well, he said “well, it could [...
$200,000 project aims to improve raisin quality, reduce waste, and raise farmer incomes through upgraded drying facilities KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Afghanistan has launched the construction of 30 modern raisin farms in the southern province of Ghazni, as part of broader efforts to enhance agricultural productivity and expand export capacity...
iMENA Group’s $135 million pre-IPO round propels Saudi Arabia ahead of the UAE, marking significant growth in the region’s investment landscape RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — In April 2025, Saudi Arabia dominated startup funding in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), securing $158.5 million across eight deals. This accounted for mor...
Joint statement highlights new projects, economic cooperation, and preparations for Egyptian-Gulf Investment Forum KUWAIT CITY (MNTV) — Kuwait has announced plans to significantly increase its investments in Egypt, following the conclusion of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s two-day official visit to the country. The visit, held at th...
Bhima Yudhistira urges government to make recruitment process more inclusive to cushion massive layoffs that US-China trade war might bring JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) — A senior economist says that Indonesia should make regulatory changes to get rid of ageism in hiring, as many people complain about becoming “too old for the job” once the...
Local officials suspect protectionist trade policies under Trump have led American buyers to postpone their orders PURWAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Ceramics producers in Purwakarta, West Java, have reported a halt in orders from the United States this year, despite multiple successful exports to the market in 2024, Jakarta Globe reports. Local o...
Turkish food giant Ülker opens direct distribution center in Tashkent, expanding reach across Uzbekistan’s fast-growing market TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Turkish confectionery giant Ülker has expanded its Central Asian footprint with the opening of a new distribution and sales operation in Uzbekistan, aiming to reach thousands of retail out...
The two nations seek to modernize a decades-old agreement and strengthen economic ties NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania (MNTV) – Mauritania and Morocco have launched talks to modernize their 38-year-old trade agreement, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $350 million by the end of 2025, according to North Africa Post. The 1986 agreement, centered on cus...
Strategic partnership reinforced through trade, energy, and transportation cooperation BAKU, Azerbaijan (MNTV) — Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan are moving towards a new chapter of strategic partnership, with recent agreements and ongoing joint projects expected to significantly strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. According to Mehr ...
