Keywords: Economic Growth


Singapore raises 2026 growth forecast as AI investment boosts the economy

Singapore has upgraded its economic outlook for 2026 after stronger-than-expected growth during the first half of the year, supported by rising global demand for artificial intelligence technologies and resilient international trade. The Ministry of Trade and Industry now expects the economy to expand......

Vietnam plans 30% tax cut for small businesses to boost economic growth

Vietnamese authorities are preparing a tax relief package aimed at small businesses, individual entrepreneurs and household enterprises as part of broader efforts to stimulate private-sector activity and sustain economic growth. Under the proposed measure, taxes would be reduced by 30% during 2026 and......

High inflation reshapes investor priorities worldwide

Inflation is no longer viewed simply as a temporary disruption that central banks can quickly eliminate. Across the global economy, persistently elevated prices are increasingly influencing monetary policy, corporate strategies and investment decisions, creating a financial environment that differs significantly......

Moody’s upgrades Benin’s sovereign rating to Ba3 as economic growth accelerates

Moody’s Ratings has upgraded Benin’s long-term sovereign credit rating from B1 to Ba3, while changing the outlook from positive to stable. The decision reflects what the agency describes as a gradual strengthening of the West African country’s credit profile, supported by robust economic......

Morocco ranks seventh in the Middle East and North Africa for economic freedom

Morocco has strengthened its position among the most open economies in the Middle East and North Africa, ranking seventh out of 14 economies in the region within the category of "moderately free" economies, according to recent international economic assessments. The ranking reflects the country's......

Morocco Leads North Africa in Support for Free Trade and Global Market Integration

Morocco has emerged as the leading supporter of free trade in North Africa, according to the 2026 Afrobarometer report, which highlights changing public attitudes toward international trade, economic integration, migration, and global partnerships across Africa. The survey, conducted in 38 African countries......

ONMT and Ryanair Launch Record Winter Program to Boost Tourism in Morocco

The Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) takes a significant step in its strategy to enhance air connectivity by unveiling, in partnership with Ryanair, the largest winter program ever established by the airline in Morocco. This initiative aims to increase transport capacities, stimulate the Kingdom's......

Italy's industrial output contracts sharply, raising concerns over manufacturing outlook

Italy's manufacturing sector suffered an unexpected setback in June, with official data revealing a sharper-than-anticipated decline in industrial production and raising fresh questions about the strength of the country's economic recovery. Figures released by Italy's national statistics......

US private sector job growth slows sharply in July, raising focus on labor market outlook

The US labor market showed further signs of slowing in July after private-sector hiring expanded at a much weaker pace than expected, reinforcing investor attention on upcoming official employment data and the broader outlook for the American economy. According to the latest ADP National Employment......