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World Bank approves a US$700 million loan to support Jordan’s private investment, job creation, finance access and reform agenda.

Gold extended losses after a weak quarter, with dollar strength and U.S. Treasury yields weighing on demand for non-yielding bullion.

World Bank says 18% of MENAAP residents face food insecurity as regional demand is projected to rise 67% by 2050, with food systems strained.

India’s ED says Rajesh Exports failed to produce foreign trade records as a probe reviews executive pay, stock gaps and disclosures.

The European Commission will host China’s commerce minister for trade talks as EU data shows a large 2025 goods deficit with China.

The Nikkei 225 set a fresh record above 72,000, with Topix also rising as Japan equities drew broad market attention in Tokyo.

Japan core machinery orders rose 8.7% in April as private-sector equipment demand rebounded, with manufacturing and services both gaining.

DWTC partners with -45dB to add sound-reduced modular meeting spaces for exhibitors, organisers and private event meetings in Dubai.

Samsung led global semiconductor investment in 2025 with US$59.2 billion in capex and R&D, topping TSMC, Intel and SK Hynix worldwide.

South Korea GDP rose 1.8% in Q1 2026, revised above the first estimate as exports, investment and spending supported overall growth.