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Asian markets surge as technology stocks and precious metals fuel year-end optimism

Asian markets advanced sharply on Tuesday as strong gains in the technology sector and record-breaking precious metal prices lifted investor sentiment ahead of the holiday season. The rally followed global momentum from Wall Street, where major U.S. indexes extended their winning streaks, reinforcing......

China surpasses one trillion dollars in trade surplus amid growing global unease

China’s trade surplus has exceeded one trillion dollars for the first time, demonstrating the country’s resilience in global commerce despite continuous tariff pressure from the United States. According to data released by the General Administration of Customs, the surplus reached 1.08 trillion......

Asia-Pacific markets fall on tech sell-off and fears of AI bubble

Asian stock markets declined sharply amid growing investor concerns over inflated valuations in the technology sector, particularly related to artificial intelligence (AI). Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped nearly 1.8%, closing just below......

Global markets rally as U.S. Senate advances bill to end government shutdown

Global financial markets surged on Monday as investors welcomed progress toward ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Late Sunday night, the Senate advanced a funding bill that could reopen the government and restore federal operations. Global markets respond positively Asian markets......

EU threatens trade sanctions over China's rare earth export restrictions

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has issued a stern warning to China, signaling that the European Union may deploy its most powerful trade weapon in response to Beijing’s tightening control over rare earth exports. The move, which has disrupted European supply chains,......

Australia and the United States forge partnership to secure rare earth supply chains

Australia and the United States have entered a strategic partnership to ensure reliable access to rare earth minerals, essential for defense systems, clean energy technologies, and advanced manufacturing. The agreement, signed in Canberra on Monday, reflects a joint effort to reduce dependence on China,......

Morocco appoints arbitrator in $2.2 billion Emmerson mining dispute

Morocco has officially appointed Professor Zachary Douglas KC as its arbitrator in the $2.2 billion dispute with British mining company Emmerson Plc. The arbitration, overseen by the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), marks a critical step in a case that highlights the......

Europe remains Morocco’s top trade partner despite slight decline

Europe continued to dominate Morocco’s foreign trade in 2024, accounting for 62% of total trade volume, down slightly from 63.2% in 2023, according to the latest annual report by the Moroccan Office of Exchange. European countries provided 56.4% of Morocco’s imports and received 71.4% of......

Morocco ranks 51st in global work-life balance index, highlighting urgent reform needs

Morocco has ranked 51st out of 60 countries in the 2025 Global Work-Life Balance Index, reflecting significant challenges in aligning working conditions with quality of life. The report, published by Remote, a global platform for remote employment, underscores systemic issues in the country’s labor......

Australian prime minister Albanese begins China trip to strengthen trade ties

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has embarked on a weeklong visit to China, aiming to fortify economic relations between the two nations. The visit, which commenced this weekend, includes high-level meetings with top Chinese officials and a focus on rebuilding trade following years of strained......

ENGIE North Africa appoints Rik De Buyserie as CEO to steer sustainable energy goals

ENGIE North Africa has announced the appointment of Rik De Buyserie as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Loïc Jaegert-Huber. The leadership change signals a strategic pivot toward advancing sustainable energy solutions across the region. A vision for energy transformation De Buyserie,......

Morocco establishes itself as a key player in the international medical cannabis market

Morocco has reached a significant milestone in the development of its medical cannabis industry with the recent export of a shipment of the local "Beldiya" cannabis variety to Australia. This shipment marks a crucial step in the international expansion of Morocco’s regulated cannabis......

Morocco becomes a major buyer of Russian wheat as Moscow deepens its foothold in Africa

Morocco has rapidly emerged as one of the leading markets for Russian wheat exports in recent years, joining other growing destinations such as Nigeria, Kenya, Libya, Tunisia, and Tanzania. Dmitry Sergeyev, chairman of the Russian Union of Grain Exporters and Producers, highlighted this trend in an interview......

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