Economy

Toyota Kicks Off $13.9 Billion U.S. Battery Production, Confirms New $10 Billion Investment Pledge

LIBERTY, North Carolina – Toyota Motor Corporation has officially launched production at its massive new battery plant in North Carolina, a…

1 month ago

Market Watch: Fuel and Gold Dip as Sugar and Gas Climb in Kabul

KABUL – Kabul residents experienced a mixed bag of price movements in essential commodities this past week, with noticeable declines in…

1 month ago

Afghanistan Secures New Export Lifeline with Uzbekistan Air Corridor Deal

KABUL/TERMEZ – In a significant move to bolster its agricultural economy and circumvent regional trade barriers, Afghanistan is set to commence…

1 month ago

Indonesia Revives Long-Stalled Plan to “Slash the Zeroes” from the Rupiah

JAKARTA – In a move aimed at streamlining its economy and bolstering its national currency, Indonesia's Finance Ministry has announced it…

1 month ago

Gold Consolidates Below $4,000 as Trade Truce Dents Haven Appeal

Singapore – Gold traded firmly below the psychologically significant $4,000 an ounce level on Tuesday, stabilizing after a sharp selloff as…

2 months ago

Saudi Economy Grows 5% in Q3, Fueled by Oil Surge

Saudi Arabia's economy expanded by 5% year-on-year in the third quarter, driven by a significant 8.2% surge in oil-related activities,…

6 months ago