EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement takes effect, marking a new era of partnership

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Australia’s Woodside Energy reports strong growth amid strategic focus on core assets
Woodside Energy, a global energy company founded in Australia, announced robust quarterly results that underscore the company's commitment to its growth strategy, marked by enhancing focus on high-value core assets. In the latest press release, CEO Meg O’Neill detailed how Woodside's strategic moves positioned the company for ongoing success, even as the global energy landscape evolves.

EU launches strategic dialogue to secure future of automotive industry
The European Commission has announced a major initiative to safeguard the future of the European automotive industry amidst a period of significant transformation. As announced by President Ursula von der Leyen to the European Parliament last November, a Strategic Dialogue with key stakeholders will officially begin on January 30th.

EU and Malaysia relaunch free trade talks amid global uncertainty
EU and Malaysia have announced the resumption of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant step towards closer economic ties and cooperation. The announcement coincided with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim's visit to Europe.
European Commission accuses China of unfair trade practices

AWS launches new infrastructure region in Mexico
Post-Black Friday slump hits Australian spending in December
Australian household spending experienced a significant downturn in December 2024, falling by 1.8 per cent according to the latest CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index.
EBRD sets new investment record in Central Asia, doubling 2023 figures
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has achieved a new operational milestone in Central Asia, investing €2.26 billion across 121 projects in six regional economies during 2024.

Inflation and economic uncertainty drive Euro Area savings increase

UK explores potential for a "Digital Pound"
ADB sells $5 billion global benchmark bond
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has successfully priced a $5 billion 3-year global benchmark bond, marking its first US dollar global offering of the year. The proceeds will contribute to ADB’s ordinary capital resources.
China's real GDP would only marginally decline in a trade war with the US, ADB research finds
Asian Development Bank research estimates that higher US tariffs could halve the US trade deficit and boost nominal income. However, retaliatory tariffs would reduce US income and harm domestic production capacity and real gross domestic product (GDP), with the negative impact intensifying when tariffs extend to free trade agreement partners and prompt retaliation.
Woolworths seeks to acquire Beak & Johnston
AI's massive growth could lead to a surge in energy consumption: Barclays Research
Mercedes-Benz and Google Cloud rev up in-car AI with conversational navigation
China's Economy Shows Resilience with 5% GDP Growth in 2024
Despite a complex global economic landscape and internal challenges, China's economy demonstrated significant resilience in 2024, achieving a 5.0 percent year-on-year growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to preliminary estimates release by National Bureau of Statisitcs of China.
