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
Category: ECONOMY
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.
China discovers multi-billion dollars worth of gold reserves
China believes it has found the world’s biggest gold deposit, with reserves estimated to be worth more than $80 billion.
DABS signs electricity purchase agreement with Tajikistan for 2025
According to statement, the agreement has been signed in Turkey.
WB notes decline in Afghanistan’s exports
The World Bank has reported that Afghanistan’s exports in the first eight months of 2024 have decreased by 14% compared to the same period in 2023, due to various reasons, particularly the increase in taxes on Afghan agricultural products imposed by Pakistan.
Feasible investment climate attracting Chinese, Russian investors
The Islamic Emirate claims that significant investment opportunities have now been created in various sectors, and as a result, neighbouring countries, particularly China and Russia, are keen to expand their investments in Afghanistan.
Trump, trade worries cloud COP29 climate summit
The annual UN climate summit has begun with nations preparing for tough talks on finance and trade, after a year of weather disasters that have emboldened developing countries in their demands for climate cash.
Trump’s return to power soars Bitcoin value to new heights
Bitcoin has soared to a new record high as traders bet that Donald Trump’s return to the White House will be good for the cryptocurrency.
