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Dominican Republic FDI and economic growth trends

10 clusters · 74 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Banreservas allocates RD$7,000 million for productive sectors

The Dominican Republic’s economic growth continues to be driven by tourism, remittances, and robust fiscal performance. Through July 2026, tourism arrivals reached 7.7 million visitors, a 7% year-on-year increase, with a

UAE non-oil trade and BRICS economic integration

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: BRICS trade expands as UAE non-oil commerce with bloc hits $312 billion

The United Arab Emirates has reported significant growth in its non-oil foreign trade sector. During the 15th Annual Investment Meeting in Dubai, officials stated that non-oil foreign trade exceeded AED 1.9 trillion ($51

Egypt export push contends with widening current-account gap

21 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Egypt launches 10 billion EGP industrial investment fund

Egypt’s export drive continued through mid-2026, building on the July 2026 momentum. Garment shipments rose 15% in the first four months, reaching $1.15bn and on track for a record $4.4bn annual total, driven by new capa

Swiss industrial and technology sector economic outlook

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Swiss Medtech warns of declining industrial competitiveness

The Swiss technology and medical technology sectors are facing economic challenges characterized by uneven growth and declining competitiveness. In the broader technology industry, data from Swissmem indicated a fragile

Impact of AI and digitalization on global trade

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: WTO reports global goods trade growing above trend driven by AI demand

Recent reports indicate that digitalization and artificial intelligence are becoming significant drivers of global trade. A report by Standard Chartered and Oxford Economics suggests that AI and digitalization could incr

Global data centre investment and financing growth

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Banks expand financing for growing data center sector

Global foreign direct investment (FDI) in the communications sector reached a record $320 billion in 2025, largely propelled by a $235 billion increase in data centre investment compared to 2024. The United Nations Confe

UN Secretary-General succession election

9 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: United Nations Secretary-General race enters decisive phase

The election to succeed António Guterres by December 31 faces potential deadlock due to deep divisions within the Security Council. While the United States reportedly supports the candidacy of Rafael Grossi, his path is

AI transformation of global retail and labor

13 clusters · 74 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: AI adoption trends vary between agricultural and consumer retail sectors

By late August 2026, the AI transformation of retail has moved beyond digital screens into physical environments through the evolution of ‘Intelligent Stores’. These spaces utilize real-time data to manage congestion and

US development of nuclear-powered commercial ships

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Core Power signs US deal for nuclear-powered merchant ship fleet

The United States is pursuing a maritime strategy centered on nuclear-powered commercial vessels to counter China’s dominance in the global shipbuilding industry. Data indicates that China accounted for 54.57% of global

African debt and domestic capital mobilization

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Sir Sam Jonah calls for African domestic savings to reduce foreign capital dependence

Discussions regarding African economic stability have centered on the strategic management of debt and the mobilization of domestic capital. Economists have argued that the focus of the debt debate should shift from tota