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MENA Newswire News Desk: South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group is set to unveil a $20 billion investment in the United States, marking a significant expansion of its manufacturing footprint and aligning with ongoing efforts by foreign firms to localize production

Gold prices remained largely flat on Monday, with investors closely watching for clarity on Trump’s tariffs ahead of a key April 2 deadline. Spot gold held at $3,026.85 per ounce by 1131 GMT, while U.S. gold futures edged up 0.4%

The European Parliament’s International Trade Committee has endorsed two separate macro-financial assistance (MFA) packages aimed at supporting Egypt and Jordan, with proposed loans of €4 billion and €500 million respectively. The approvals were granted during a vote held on 21

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

World coffee prices surged to a multi-year high in 2024, climbing 38.8% compared to the previous year’s average, largely due to adverse weather conditions affecting key coffee-producing nations, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced on

Global trade surged to a record $33 trillion in 2024, marking a 3.7% expansion worth $1.2 trillion, according to the latest Global Trade Update released by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Despite this growth, the report warns of increasing uncertainty

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 global battery market is experiencing significant growth, driven by soaring demand and declining prices, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The agency highlights that 2024 marked a turning point for the industry, with electric vehicle (EV) sales rising 25% to 17 million

The European Union recorded a decline in trade with China in 2024, with both imports and exports experiencing reductions compared to the previous year. According to Eurostat, the EU’s exports to China totaled €213.3 billion, while imports reached €517.8 billion,

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