Starmer and Trump Cement £150B Investment and Take on Global Hotspots
UK PM Starmer hosts US President Trump for a second state visit unveiling a £150B investment package and pivotal talks on Russia and the Middle East.
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China Unveils Innovative Fiscal Plan to Boost Consumption and Investment
China’s Finance Minister Lan Fo’an pledges innovative fiscal measures to boost domestic consumption and investment, aiming to drive high-quality economic growth.
Chinese mainland unveils 3-year 180GW energy storage plan by 2027
Chinese mainland unveils 2025–2027 plan to install 180GW of new-type energy storage, driving 250bn yuan investment to stabilize the grid and green growth.
Policy Magnetism: How Arab States Can Attract Global Tech Firms
Discover six policy magnet moves – from fast-track licensing to sandbox regulations – that can help Arab states attract global tech firms and build new innovation hubs.
China-SCO Trade Hits $890B Record as Investment Tops $140B
As SCO chair, China’s trade with member states hit a record $890 billion in 2024, with investment stock surpassing $140 billion, marking deeper economic ties.
China’s Trade with SCO States Nears $250B in H1 2025
China’s trade with SCO states hit $247.7B in H1 2025, driven by machinery exports, energy imports and booming digital and green partnerships.
China-EU Summit: Investment to Heal Trade Imbalances
Leaders at the China-EU summit turned to investment as a remedy for structural trade deficits, highlighting green tech, digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing ties.
China and EU eye deeper trade and investment ties
Chinese premier Li Qiang and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen call for deeper China-EU trade and investment ties, focusing on services, tech innovation and green economy.
Trump Announces US-Japan Trade Deal with 15% Tariff and $550B Investment
President Trump announces a US-Japan trade agreement featuring a 15% tariff on imports, $550B in Japanese investment, expanded market access and a new LNG venture in Alaska.
Chinese Market Still a Magnet for Global Investors
The Chinese market remains a magnet for foreign investment: trade up 2.4%, ports busier, and new air cargo routes boosting global connectivity.