The United States has launched its most comprehensive economic measures against Russia, targeting its two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, as efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine remain stagnant. The sanctions, announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on October 21, 2025, represent a......
Morocco’s draft 2026 Finance Bill introduces sweeping reforms designed to strengthen economic sovereignty, modernize customs oversight, and provide targeted support for local industries. The proposals aim to combat informal activities, incentivize sports enterprises, and align the country with......
Morocco’s national carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) and China Eastern Airlines have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance air connectivity between Africa and China. The agreement, signed by RAM CEO Hamid Addou and Wang Zhiqing, Chairman of China Eastern Airlines, aims to......
Morocco’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah Alaoui, affirmed that the kingdom’s economic partnership with Israel remains robust, even though its pace has moderated since the initial surge following the trilateral agreement with the United States and Israel in 2020. During an......
Coface has upheld Morocco’s “B” rating in its October 2025 Risk Review, confirming the country’s moderate and controlled level of business risk. The decision underscores Morocco’s resilient economic fundamentals despite global volatility and regional pressures. According......
Morocco and China reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening economic cooperation during a high-level meeting in Rabat, where Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch welcomed a delegation from China’s Anhui province led by Liang Yanshun, Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party for the region. The......
Marsa Maroc has finalized a major agreement with Chinese manufacturing giant ZPMC to supply 18 next-generation container gantries, as part of its strategic push to enhance Moroccan port infrastructure under its “Marsa 2030” vision. The deal was concluded during a meeting in Casablanca between......
India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is set to embark on a four-day visit to Morocco, signaling New Delhi’s growing interest in strengthening its defense and industrial partnerships across Africa. The trip underscores India’s ambition to expand its footprint in the region, offering......
Leapmotor, a leading Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has officially launched in Morocco, marking a major step forward in the kingdom’s transition towards cleaner and more sustainable transportation. This announcement comes under the strategic partnership with Stellantis, the automotive......
Elon Musk has made a bold move to reinforce confidence in Tesla, purchasing nearly $1 billion worth of its stock in open-market transactions. This marks his first such acquisition since 2020, as Musk acquired approximately 2.57 million shares at prices ranging from $372.37 to $396.54 per share. The transaction......
In March 2025, Morocco launched an ambitious energy strategy under the Offre Maroc initiative, committing $35.15 billion (MAD 319 billion) to green hydrogen development across its southern provinces. This initiative aims to position the country as a global leader in green hydrogen production, targeting......
China's unprecedented investment in renewable energy is driving a global shift that could significantly curtail fossil fuel consumption by 2030, according to a new analysis by the clean energy think tank Ember. Once a major driver of global fossil fuel demand, China's transformation into a clean......
Taiwan’s exports soared to an unprecedented $58.5 billion in August, marking a 34.1% year-on-year increase and the island's highest-ever monthly trade performance. This significant growth defied concerns over newly imposed U.S. tariffs and underscored Taiwan’s pivotal role in the global......
