Xinhua: China’s GDP expands 4.7% in H1 of 2026
July 15, 2026
China’s economy expanded 4.7% in the first half of 2026, showing resilience amid global challenges and steady growth momentum.
China’s economy expanded 4.7% in the first half of 2026, showing resilience amid global challenges and steady growth momentum.
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A new report by the Institute of International Finance (IIF) has ranked Rwanda among the countries with the strongest engagement with investors, citing its transparency in providing reliable information on investment opportunities, public debt, and the country’s overall economic performance.
The traditional 15-minute halftime break in football could be extended to 30 minutes during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
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US President Donald Trump drops the Hormuz Strait fee plan, turning instead to trade agreements and Gulf investments.
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The European Union (EU) has mobilized €900 million ($1 billion) to support the reconstruction of Gaza, after nearly two years of Israeli bombardment left much of the Palestinian territory in ruins.
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