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Latest UAE economic data pointed to resilient growth, with non-oil sectors, exports, lending and deposits all moving higher.
Japan set fiscal 2026 defense spending near 2% of GDP as the Ministry of Defense expanded funding for missiles, drones and air defense.
Malaysia recorded RM68.52 billion in halal exports in 2025, as food and beverage products remained the sector’s largest contributor.
South Korea’s auto exports rose 2.2% in March to $6.37 billion as hybrid vehicle demand surged, lifting shipments despite weaker sales in some regions.
IRENA says the world added a record 692 GW of renewable power in 2025, lifting total capacity to 5,149 GW and pushing renewables near half of all power.
Sheikh Khaled and Li Qiang held talks in Beijing as the UAE and China expanded strategic cooperation across trade, investment, energy and technology.