Venezuela to Channel Oil Deal Revenue into Purchases of US-Made Goods, Says Trump

US President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela has pledged to allocate the money earned from its newly structured oil arrangement toward buying products manufactured in the United States, a move that aims to make the US a central trade partner for Caracas. According to Trump, the funds generated by the agreement will be used to …

Amazon Unveils $35 bn India Investment Plan to Supercharge AI, Logistics, and Job Growth by 2030

Amazon has announced a sweeping plan to invest $35 billion in India by 2030, deepening its commitment to one of its most strategically important international markets. This investment builds on the $40 billion already deployed since the company’s India entry in 2010. The fresh infusion of capital is intended to advance Amazon’s artificial intelligence systems, …

China Reaches Historic $1tn Trade Surplus as Export Strength Outpaces Global Challenges

China has crossed a major economic milestone, recording a trade surplus of roughly $1 trillion for the first time. This achievement reflects its entrenched role as a dominant global manufacturing hub, producing a vast range of goods from basic household items to technologically advanced products such as electric vehicles. Data released by the General Administration …

Trump Credits Tariffs for Economic Revival, Claims Falling Prices and Rising Wages in Second Term

US President Donald Trump recently delivered a televised address from the White House, outlining what he described as significant economic and financial gains during his second term in office. The speech focused heavily on inflation, trade strategy, tariffs, wages and household affordability, while placing significant blame on the previous Democratic administration for economic difficulties faced …

Concerns Rise Over South Korea’s Massive US Investments and Their Impact on Domestic Economy

Following the inauguration of US President Donald Trump earlier this year, South Korea’s government and corporations have been under increasing pressure to channel hundreds of billions of dollars into investments in the United States as a measure to avoid elevated tariff barriers. Economic observers have voiced growing unease that these substantial overseas commitments may undermine …

Prolonged Federal Shutdown May Cost US Economy Up to $14 bn, CBO Warns

The ongoing federal government shutdown could reduce US economic output by as much as $14 billion, according to an assessment by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The nonpartisan agency projected that the lapse in government funding could lower gross domestic product by up to 2% during the fourth quarter of the year. As of October …

Microsoft’s Pricing Overhaul Could Drive Up Enterprise Software Costs

Microsoft has ended its long-standing volume-based discounts for online services, a move that could add millions of dollars to enterprise software budgets. The change, effective November 1, is part of a broader push by the tech giant to standardize its pricing model across markets and delivery channels. The new policy impacts cloud and subscription-based products, …

China and US Ease Trade Tensions With Tariff and Export Rule Suspensions

China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced several outcomes from the latest round of China-US economic and trade talks held in Kuala Lumpur, signaling a modest thaw in relations between the two economies. The measures include tariff suspensions, adjustments to export controls, and agreements on agricultural trade and anti-drug cooperation. According to the ministry, the United …

Trump’s 100% Tariff Threat Rekindles Trade Tensions with China

Trade tensions between the United States and China have resurfaced after US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 100 percent tariff on Chinese imports. The move came days after Beijing introduced new restrictions on rare earth mineral exports, resources crucial to global technology and defense industries. China Tightens Control on Rare Earth Exports …

Bridging the CEO-CIO Divide: New Research Highlights Alignment as Key to AI-Driven Business Strategy

Netskope, a global leader in cloud, security, and AI-driven networking, has released new global research emphasizing that closer collaboration between CEOs and CIOs is essential for effective strategic adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). The study, titled Crucial Conversations: How to Achieve CIO-CEO Alignment in the Era of AI, reveals that a significant portion of technology …