The Economics of Geography

Indonesia, China to team up for Jakarta-Surabaya train project
22/04/2024 20:42

Indonesia, China to team up for Jakarta-Surabaya train project

Indonesia and China will form a team for the high-speed train that will link Jakarta and the East Javan capital of Surabaya.
Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop
18/04/2024 17:01

Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop

Apple's smartphone shipments dropped about 10 percent in the first quarter of 2024, hurt by intensifying competition by Android smartphone makers aiming for the top spot.
Olaf Scholz to meet Xi Jinping tomorrow
15/04/2024 18:28

Olaf Scholz to meet Xi Jinping tomorrow

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz embarked on a three-day official visit to China on Sunday, at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
Saudi Arabia records the largest historical balance of payments surplus for the travel sector in 2023
15/04/2024 09:24

Saudi Arabia records the largest historical balance of payments surplus for the travel sector in 2023

The tourism industry in Saudi Arabia has reached unprecedented heights, driven by ongoing efforts to develop and diversify income sources. Notably, spending from inbound tourism has surged significantly, underlining the sector's robust growth.
Jordan-Iraq electricity interconnection comes into effect
12/04/2024 14:20

Jordan-Iraq electricity interconnection comes into effect

Jordan and Iraq have announced the commencement of operations for the electrical interconnection between the two nations.
Elon Musk to meet Narendra Modi in India
11/04/2024 18:05

Elon Musk to meet Narendra Modi in India

Tesla chief Elon Musk said he will visit India to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and two sources told Reuters the billionaire entrepreneur is expected to make an announcement on investment and a factory in the country.
Suez Canal Economic Zone doubles revenues in 8 months
10/04/2024 17:04

Suez Canal Economic Zone doubles revenues in 8 months

The revenues of the Suez Canal Economic Zone more than doubled in the fiscal year 2023-2024.
Saudi e-commerce thrives
08/04/2024 17:22

Saudi e-commerce thrives

Saudi e-commerce sales using Mada cards reached SR14.11 billion ($3.76 billion) in February – an annual increase of 25 percent, the Kingdom’s central bank has revealed.
Google Cloud expects to contribute $110 billion to Saudi economy
31/03/2024 12:17

Google Cloud expects to contribute $110 billion to Saudi economy

Google Cloud could contribute around $110 billion to Saudi Arabia's economic growth over the next seven years.
Azerbaijan emerges as new energy exporter
27/03/2024 10:13

Azerbaijan emerges as new energy exporter

The world, including the Eurasian region, is increasingly moving towards green, low-carbon developments and renewable energy production. In 2022, the sums invested in green investments exceeded 1 trillion dollars on a global level, and it was also the first time that green investments were able to match the production costs of fossil energy sources.

The gap in the Middle Corridor
26/03/2024 22:04

The gap in the Middle Corridor

As the age-old cliché goes: “geography is destiny.” Armenia knows this well, as it has never been far from the epicentre of geopolitical storms.
Astana hosts 2nd International Forum
26/03/2024 22:01

Astana hosts 2nd International Forum

Central Asia’s leading international conference, the Astana International Forum (AIF), will take place on the 13th and 14th of June 2024 in Kazakhstan’s capital.

A pivotal player
26/03/2024 21:58

A pivotal player

Kazakhstan is committed to economic diversification and technological advancement and continues to be the central player in the Central Asian region. We sat down with Nurkhat Kushimov, Chief Executive Officer of the Astana Financial Services Authority at the Budapest Eurasia Forum.
China dominates global lithium trade
25/03/2024 08:24

China dominates global lithium trade

China strengthens its grip on global lithium trade amid processing plant building boom in Zimbabwe.
Chinese visa-free policy proves effective
22/03/2024 10:30

Chinese visa-free policy proves effective

China has seen growing orders for inbound tours from Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg following the implementation of a visa-free policy for these countries starting March 14.
Philippines and EU resume free trade agreement talks
21/03/2024 05:00

Philippines and EU resume free trade agreement talks

The Philippines and the European Union (EU) resumed negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, the Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced Tuesday, according to Xinhua.

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