Balcony solar panels gaining fame in Europe
MONITORING (SW) – Balcony solar panels can save 30% on a typical household’s electricity bill and, with vertical surface area in cities larger than roof space, the appeal is clear, noted a latest report.
Category: ECONOMY
Afghanistan attracts $10.65 billion in investment interest
Officials from the Ministry of Economy under the Islamic Emirate say that, since the beginning of the current solar year, domestic and foreign companies have expressed interest in investing a total of 10.654 billion dollars in various sectors. Of this, contracts worth $6.682 billion have already been signed with Afghanistan.
The culture of savings fading away among youths due to economic pressures
Findings from Salam Watandar’s interviews with 50 Afghan youths reveal that due to economic pressures and the need to meet basic life requirements, young people are less focused on saving money.
WB reports 2.7% economic growth in Afghanistan, but challenges persist
The World Bank states that Afghanistan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which grew by 2.7% in the year 2024, has only offset 10% of the economic losses incurred in previous years.
Sanctions remain a significant obstacle to investments
Officials from the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment state that despite the abundant investment opportunities in the country, international sanctions remain a significant obstacle to both domestic and foreign investments.
Da Afghanistan Bank auctions 16 million US dollars
The Afghanistan Central Bank/ Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) has announced that in order to maintain and stabilize the value of the Afghani currency, it will auction 16 million US dollars on Monday, December 9.
EU inks blockbuster free trade agreement with South American nations
MONITORING (SW) – The European Union reached a blockbuster free trade agreement with Brazil, Argentina and the three other South American nations in the Mercosur
Bitcoin breaks $100,000, reaching new record high
The value of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency has been boosted by hopes US President-elect Donald Trump will adopt crypto-friendly policies.
Tales of highly educated youngsters compelled to seek freelance jobs
Three of these young people hold master’s degrees, and one holds two bachelor’s degree, yet they have turned to freelance work.
Donald Trump warns BRICS Countries against replacing Dollar
US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on a bloc of nine nations if they were to create a rival currency to the US dollar.
Water shortages leave drastic impacts on farming in Nangarhar
Due to the vulnerability of Afghanistan’s agricultural sector to climate change, a number of farmers in the Chaparhar district of Nangarhar province say that thousands of jeribs of land have remained uncultivated this year due to a water shortage.
Uzbekistan seeks to strengthen economic ties with Afghanistan
Uzbekistan’s Prime Minister Abdulla Nigmatovich Aripov emphasized his country’s interest in extracting minerals and facilitating the transit of Afghan goods to other countries.
