October 31, 2026

Trading

Qatar Development Bank Launches the 2024 SME Directory

Qatar Development Bank (QDB) continues its efforts to bolster the private sector and achieve economic diversification, aiming for a self-sufficient circular economy. One of QDB’s key initiatives in this endeavor is the “SME Directory” which aims to co…

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S. Korea, Malaysia Resume Free Trade Talks

South Korea announced on Tuesday that it has resumed negotiations with Malaysia to secure a bilateral free trade agreement, after a 5-year hiatus.

The fourth round of negotiations for the FTA kicked off in Kuala Lumpur for a four-day session, marking…

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UK: King Charles III 1 pound coin enters circulation

First 1-pound coins featuring King Charles III entered circulation, according to the Royal Mint, the UK’s official maker of British coins, almost three million coins have been issued to post offices and banks across the country.

The new coin design …

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Dollar Hangs near Seven-Month Low on Rate Cut Bets

The dollar hung near a seven-month low on Tuesday on wagers the US central bank will start cutting interest rates from next month.

The dollar index, which measures the US currency against six rivals, touched its lowest since Jan. 2 of 101.82 on Tues…

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