Business

Qatar Chamber, Vietnam Explore Enhanced Economic and Trade Partnership Opportunities.

In an effort to bolster economic ties, Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari, the First Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber, recently engaged in discussions with Nguyen Huy Hiep, Vietnam's Ambassador to Qatar. The meeting took place at the chamber's headquarters in Lusail, with both parties focusing on enhancing economic and trade relations between Qatar and Vietnam. The dialogue centered on fostering collaboration between private...

Uzbek Leaders Sign Deal to Boost Defense Industry and Economic Growth

On Thursday in Doha, a significant diplomatic exchange took place as Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, met with Uzbekistan’s Minister of Defence, Lieutenant-General Shukhrat Kholmukhamedov. This meeting centered on discussing current regional developments and pressing security issues, emphasizing the critical role of military collaboration between Qatar and Uzbekistan. This high-level...

‘Buy European’ Policy Framework Established at Historic EU Summit

The European Union's summit at a moated Belgian castle produced consensus on "Buy European" policies protecting strategic sectors. Leaders addressed Europe's competitiveness challenges through...

Bank of England Maintains 3.75% Rate as Inflation Gap Narrows Toward Target

The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75% as the gap between actual inflation and the 2% target continues to narrow....

Gold and Silver Prices Stabilize After Massive Turbulence Following Federal Reserve Decision

Monday brought relief to precious metals investors as gold and silver fought back from steep declines that had unsettled financial markets globally. Gold prices...

Chery Commits to Liverpool for European Hub in Automotive Expansion

Chinese automotive giant Chery is setting up its European research and development headquarters in Liverpool, positioning Merseyside as the central hub for its European...

EasyJet Boss Brands EU Cabin Bag Rules Incompatible with Modern Airline Economics

The chief executive of EasyJet has characterized European Union baggage proposals as fundamentally incompatible with the economic realities of contemporary budget aviation. The proposed legislation...

Trump Brandishes 25% Tariff Weapon Against South Korea Over Parliamentary Delays

Donald Trump has brandished the tariff weapon against South Korea, threatening 25% duties on major exports to pressure Seoul's parliament into action on a...

Political Uncertainty Fuels German Gold Repatriation Debate

Political uncertainty is fueling debate in Germany over whether gold reserves should be repatriated. Economists are divided on the issue. Germany holds nearly €450 billion...

Trump’s Davos Speech: Greenland Framework Claims Meet European Skepticism

The US president's World Economic Forum address centered on assertions about diplomatic progress toward acquiring Greenland, with Donald Trump claiming to have reached preliminary...

World Economic Forum Becomes Backdrop for Diplomatic Snub

Brussels has formally suspended the ratification of its trade agreement with the United States following President Trump's linkage of tariff threats with his Greenland...

Gold Soars to $4,689 and Silver Hits $94 as 15-Point Jump from 10% to 25% Threatens Severe Economic Impact

Precious metal markets delivered remarkable performances on Monday, achieving unprecedented price milestones as investors processed the magnitude of President Trump's proposed tariff escalation. Gold...

Oil Giants Uncommitted on Trump’s Venezuelan Reconstruction Vision

President Trump's announcement that American oil companies will invest billions in Venezuela has produced surprisingly little public enthusiasm from industry leaders. Despite Trump's confident...

Oil Prices Plunge to Near Five-Year Lows in Historic Slide

The global energy sector has experienced its most severe annual downturn since the pandemic crisis, with crude prices tumbling nearly 20% throughout 2025. The...