Economy
Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed China’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Morocco, underscoring the North African country's pivotal role in advancing the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This follows a brief but significant visit by President Xi to Casablanca, where......
Kenitra-Marrakech LGV Project Advances with Gezhouba's Viaduct Deal Morocco's ambitious high-speed rail project connecting Kenitra to Marrakech has taken a significant step forward. The China-based Gezhouba Group has secured a MAD 2.32 billion ($225 million) contract to construct critical viaducts......
Morocco’s cooperation with China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is set to thrive, with both nations poised to leverage key strategic advantages, according to Abdelkader El Ansari, Morocco's Ambassador to China. In a recent interview with China Daily, El Ansari emphasized Morocco’s......
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) celebrated a key milestone today as its latest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport. The arrival of the aircraft, welcomed with a ceremonial water salute, underscores RAM’s commitment to strengthening its global presence. This addition......
In recent years, Morocco has increasingly emerged as a key destination for global automotive and electric mobility players. The recent move by LeapMotor, a major Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, further solidifies the kingdom's strategic role in the energy transition and green industrialization,......
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......
As Donald Trump appears poised to reclaim the presidency, financial markets are experiencing significant shifts, with the US dollar and Bitcoin reaching new heights. The dollar surged approximately 1.5% against major currencies, including the British pound, euro, and Japanese yen, reflecting traders'......
The ongoing BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia has brought to light significant diplomatic tensions as South Africa firmly opposes Morocco's potential inclusion in the expanding economic bloc. The three-day gathering, which commenced on October 22, 2024, has placed the controversial topic of membership......
Morocco aims to increase its vehicle production to one million units per year by 2025, up from the current 700,000, as part of its ambitious automotive industry growth strategy. During a recent media briefing at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, praised the performance of......
Morocco is taking significant steps to bolster its textile industry by forging stronger partnerships with China, a global powerhouse in textile manufacturing. This strategic move comes as part of Morocco's broader efforts to attract foreign investment and position itself as a key industrial hub in......
China has announced its intention to "gradually resume" seafood imports from Japan, marking a resolution to a dispute that has spanned over a year. The conflict centered around the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant, which sparked concerns and a subsequent......
The popular e-tailers Shein and Temu, known for their incredibly low prices, may soon face a significant shift in their pricing strategy as the Biden administration takes aim at a trade law loophole that has benefited these Chinese-linked retailers. This move could result in a substantial increase in......
The city of Xiamen, China, recently hosted the 2024 BRICS Forum focused on partnerships for a new industrial era on September 10 and 11. Morocco was represented by Ryad Mezzour, the Minister of Industry and Commerce, who emphasized the significance of the event for showcasing Morocco's industrial......
