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The World Bank Group hosted the second Global Digital Summit in Washington, D.C., bringing together leaders from the public and private sectors to accelerate digital transformation and bridge the global digital divide. The event underscored the urgency of expanding access
The Banque de France has revised its economic forecast, lowering the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection for 2025 to 0.7 percent, down from the 1.1 percent estimate made in December 2024. The French central bank announced the adjustment
The European Commission has proposed extending the EU’s gas storage obligations until the end of 2027 to maintain energy security and stabilize the region’s gas markets. The proposal, announced on March 5, 2025, aims to ensure adequate gas reserves amid
South Korea’s economy expanded by 2 percent in 2024, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by the Bank of Korea (BOK). The growth rate aligns with the central bank’s earlier estimate from January and marks an improvement from the 1.4
AI startup Anthropic has seen its valuation soar to $61.5 billion following its latest funding round, marking a threefold increase in a short span. The company successfully raised $3.5 billion, significantly surpassing its initial $2 billion target. This rapid valuation
Concerns over the United States’ commitment to global financial institutions are intensifying following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s absence at recent G20 meetings. His no-show has fueled speculation about a potential U.S. retreat from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and
The World Bank has reaffirmed its confidence in India’s economic potential, emphasizing that the country remains a key investment destination despite minor fluctuations in its growth trajectory. Speaking at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Business Summit, World Bank Country Director Auguste
Japan’s digital trade deficit reached a record 6.46 trillion yen ($43 billion) in 2024, underscoring the continued dominance of U.S. tech giants in the sector, according to government data cited by media reports. The latest figures, released by the Finance
Tesla Inc. has initiated hiring in India, signaling its anticipated entry into the South Asian market. The electric vehicle (EV) giant, led by Elon Musk, has listed 13 job openings spanning customer-facing and operational roles, according to a media report.
European stock markets surged to record highs on Monday, driven by strong gains in defense stocks as political leaders in the region prepared for an emergency summit on the Ukraine war. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose by 0.4%, while