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First quarter food exports from South Korea reached $2.56 billion, with higher shipments of ramyeon, snacks, beverages and fruit driving growth.
Vietnam’s exports rose 19.1% in the first quarter of 2026 to $122.93 billion, led by electronics and machinery, while imports rose faster and widened the trade gap.
Mount Semeru erupted seven times in East Java, sending ash up to 1,100 meters above the summit as Indonesian authorities kept the volcano at Level III alert.
Türkiye raised electricity and natural gas prices by up to 25% from April 4, while BOTAŞ introduced new household gas billing tiers across provinces.
The UAE entered the world’s top 10 goods exporters in 2025 after merchandise exports reached $707 billion and total trade rose to $1.637 trillion.
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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed received Kaja Kallas in Abu Dhabi for talks on UAE-EU strategic relations, cooperation and regional developments.
Bahrain and the UK said talks in Manama focused on regional tensions, Hormuz shipping, and the global economic risks tied to energy and trade flows.
The Abu Dhabi meeting focused on Gulf stability, maritime security, energy flows and deeper trade, investment and innovation ties between the UAE and UK.
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China plans visa-free entry for British travelers for trips up to 30 days, the UK says, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer met President Xi Jinping in Beijing Friday.
U.S. international arrivals eased in 2025, with Canada and main overseas markets off as Commerce data showed monthly declines while global tourism rose overall.
A CAE forecast says airlines and business aviation must add 300,000 pilots by 2034, alongside 416,000 technicians and 678,000 cabin crew to staff global growth.