Economy

China is increasing investments in Morocco to capitalize on the kingdom's strategic advantages, including its proximity to European markets and access to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). In an analysis by Ahmed Aboudouh, an associate fellow at Chatham House, Morocco is identified......

The World Bank has unveiled an unprecedented commitment to aid the world's poorest countries, raising nearly $24 billion in new funds. This initiative will allow the bank to leverage these resources, unlocking a remarkable total of $100 billion in loans and grants. The goal is to address the pressing......

Bitcoin has made headlines by reaching a historic high of USD 103,500 overnight before slightly retreating to USD 101,000 this morning. This surge, marking an impressive 70% increase since October and a 50% rise over the past month, underscores Bitcoin's strengthening position as both a hedge against......

The Lobito Corridor is a large-scale infrastructure project that aims to connect Angola's Atlantic Ocean coast to the mining regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia. This project, which has garnered significant attention, is being promoted by US President Joe Biden during his......

Bitcoin has reached a new milestone, surpassing $100,000 for the first time in history, driven by the nomination of a crypto-friendly chairperson for the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This unprecedented surge in value has captured the attention of the crypto community, sparking widespread......

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved an unprecedented defense budget for 2025, allocating approximately $126 billion, or 13.5 trillion rubles, to the national defense sector. This amount constitutes 32.5% of the total government spending, marking a significant rise from the previous year’s......

Chinese companies are increasingly investing in Morocco's burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) industry, drawn by the country's strategic location and opportunities tied to U.S. subsidies. A recent article by the South China Morning Post highlighted the growing collaboration, marking a pivotal moment......

Morocco's aerospace sector has seen significant growth in 2024, with exports reaching MAD 21.86 billion ($2.16 billion), marking an impressive 17.3% increase compared to the previous year. This rise reflects a robust performance, particularly in the assembly segment, which alone grew by 26.9%, bringing......

Viatris, the US-based pharmaceutical corporation, has been fined $760,000 by Moroccan regulators for failing to inform them about its merger. The fine, which amounts to 2.5% of the company's revenue in Morocco for the previous year, highlights the country's commitment to enforcing its antitrust......

Morocco’s pursuit of becoming a key hub for foreign investment continues to gain momentum, fueled by the vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The country has remained committed to a series of strategic reforms designed to enhance its attractiveness to investors, emphasizing sustainable growth......

Spirit Airlines has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing mounting losses, increasing debt, and a failed merger as key factors in its decision. The Florida-based airline made the announcement on Monday, detailing the steps it will take to stabilize its operations amid financial......

In Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Halimah Nasution once enjoyed a comfortable life with her husband, Agus Saputra. Their wedding, graduation, and birthday rental business provided a stable monthly income of about 30 million rupiahs ($1,917), placing them in the upper tier of Indonesia’s middle......

In a remarkable financial turnaround, the wealth of the world's ten richest individuals surged by an astonishing $64 billion following Donald Trump's recent election victory. This unprecedented increase, recorded by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, marks the largest daily gain since the index's......