Israel Receives Deceased Hostage Remains from Gaza Amid Recovery Efforts
Israel received another deceased hostage from Gaza via the Red Cross, as hurdles remain in locating 12 bodies amid rubble and diplomatic strains over U.S. Gaza plan.
October 2025
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China & ASEAN Seal Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Ahead of Summit
China and ASEAN sign the Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol, expanding cooperation into digital and green economies to boost regional growth.
Hurricane Melissa Intensifies to Category 5, Threatens Jamaica, Cuba & Bahamas
Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 storm, is unleashing catastrophic winds and floods on Jamaica, with southeastern Cuba and the Bahamas in its path.
IMF Boosts 2025 Asia-Pacific Growth Forecast to 4.5%
The IMF upgrades its 2025 growth forecast for the Asia-Pacific region from 3.9% to 4.5%, underscoring the region’s key role in global economic momentum.
Jamaica Braces for Category 5 Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica is on high alert as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa nears, emptying shelves, boarding homes, and prompting mass evacuations hours before landfall.
U.S. Farmers Eye Soybean Surge After Trade Consensus with the Chinese Mainland
After two days of talks in Malaysia, U.S. farmers are optimistic that a new trade consensus with the Chinese mainland will boost agricultural exports, especially soybeans.
Brazilian Farmers Pivot Amid US Tariff Shake-Up
Brazilian farmers are adapting to US tariffs by boosting local consumption and diversifying exports, forging a resilient agricultural strategy in a changing trade landscape.
New US Port Fees on Chinese Vessels Push Up Freight Costs
Two weeks after the US imposed port fees on vessels from the Chinese mainland, freight rates have jumped up to 8%, adding inflationary pressure as the economy cools.
Small Peruvian Farms Thrive Under Peru-Chinese Mainland FTA
One year after the upgraded Peru–Chinese mainland Free Trade Agreement launch at the APEC Leaders’ Meeting, Peru’s small farms are reaping double-digit growth and new export opportunities.
China and ASEAN Gear Up for CAFTA 3.0 Free Trade Boost
China and ASEAN prepare to sign CAFTA 3.0 in Kuala Lumpur, targeting deeper trade ties with record volumes and key infrastructure upgrades.