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🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Economists: Latvia's economy grew faster than expected last year

Latvia's economy has shown stronger than anticipated growth in the past year, marking its best performance since 2018.

Feb 27 • 11:42 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Govt Lithium Export Ban Sparks Hope for Value Addition

Zimbabwe's government has banned the export of raw lithium concentrate to encourage local processing and enhance economic growth.

Feb 26 • 12:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How other countries are fighting for export markets for food?

The article discusses the impressive growth of Poland's agricultural food exports since joining the European Union in 2004, highlighting the role of individual business initiatives and recent institutional support.

Feb 26 • 00:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NEPZA, Borno partner to revive moribund Banki Free Trade Zone

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority is collaborating with the Borno State Government to revive the Banki Free Trade Zone, aiming to enhance economic growth and regional trade in North-East Nigeria.

Feb 25 • 12:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Export Hits Record High of $43.5 Billion from February 1 to 20, With Semiconductors Increasing by 134%

South Korea's exports reached a record high of $43.5 billion between February 1 and 20, driven by a significant increase in semiconductor shipments.

Feb 23 • 00:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

IMF Warns China of Export-Driven Economy: 'Must Shift to Consumption-Driven Growth'

The IMF has warned that China's export and investment-dependent economic model exacerbates external imbalances and negatively impacts trading partners, urging a transition to a consumption-driven growth model.

Feb 19 • 08:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

China evades the tariff wall of the U.S. with massive shipments of goods to other destinations

China has offset a significant decline in its exports to the U.S. due to tariffs by increasing shipments to other regions, according to a European Central Bank study.

Feb 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Violence Impacts 4% of GDP in Latin American Countries, According to Analyst

An analyst from the Spanish Export Credit Insurance Company (Cesce) reports that violence reduces the GDP of Latin American countries by over 4%, affecting economic investment and productivity.

Feb 18 • 12:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

“International Strategic Relevance”: The Spectacular Moment of the New Star of the Agro Industry, Bringing $2,174.5 Million to the Country

Argentina's sunflower industry saw a nearly 50% year-on-year increase in export sales, reaching $2,174.5 million in 2025, as it marks a record harvest amid a context of global scarcity.

Feb 13 • 14:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Has economic growth begun, Minister Sakari Puisto? Type your question to the minister

Finnish economy shows signs of recovery as export companies report filled order books, prompting a discussion with Minister Sakari Puisto on economic growth and EU competitiveness.

Feb 12 • 08:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Why Nigeria’s export story must change

Nigeria's historical reliance on exporting unprocessed raw materials is unsustainable, prompting calls for a shift towards more complex and value-added exports to foster economic prosperity.

Feb 12 • 00:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Papastratos: New investments and export target exceeding 600 million euros

Papastratos marks another successful year in 2025 with increased turnover and strong export growth, targeting over 600 million euros in exports and enhancing its production capabilities at its Aspropyrgos factory.

Feb 11 • 20:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigeria posts $10.83bn trade surplus on stronger exports

Nigeria achieved a trade surplus of $10.83 billion in the first nine months of 2025, driven by strong export growth and a decline in imports.

Feb 11 • 01:08 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

FM: Forecasts Indicate Continued Export Growth

Latvia's export dynamics are expected to remain relatively stable into early 2026 despite price fluctuations and global trade risks, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Feb 10 • 16:25 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Russia-Ethiopia trade nearly triples – ambassador

Trade between Russia and Ethiopia has seen remarkable growth in 2025, nearly tripling compared to the previous year, driven by both countries' key export products.

Feb 10 • 11:34 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NEPZA pitches Nigeria free zones to EU partners

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) is urging the European Union to incorporate Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones into their value chains to enhance trade relations and economic growth.

Feb 10 • 02:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

EEC Trends: A Key Condition for the Development of the Defense Industry? Domestic Products

The article discusses essential conditions and challenges for the growth of the Polish defense industry and its capacity to export more products.

Feb 9 • 17:05 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Norwegian defense industry in explosive growth: – Could be bigger than fish

Norway's defense industry is poised for unprecedented growth, potentially surpassing its traditional export sectors like fish due to increased demand amid rising European militarization.

Feb 9 • 12:25 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Corporate News Filter: Taraba is already talking about saving the Košice Steelworks, but the factory has not confirmed it yet

The article discusses the mixed economic outlook for Slovakia, highlighting both positive export growth and questionable government efforts to save failing local industries.

Feb 9 • 12:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The volume of Russian arms export orders is nearly 70 billion

Russia's volume of arms export orders has reached nearly 70 billion dollars, boosted by new significant contracts, according to the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSVTS).

Feb 8 • 11:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fedexpor: With agreement, local non-oil products can expand by 30% annually in the United Arab Emirates

The Ecuadorian export sector projects a 30% annual growth for non-oil products following the announcement of the technical closure of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates.

Feb 5 • 23:07 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

The United States Reactivates Agoa for One Year: South Africa Tested on Its Relations with Washington

The United States has reactivated the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) for one year, allowing eligible African countries to export certain products to the U.S. duty-free, which comes as a relief for agricultural and manufacturing exporters.

Feb 5 • 03:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The oil industry, the engine of development

The oil and gas sector significantly contributed to Argentina's economic growth and export expansion in 2025, despite a mainly stagnant economy.

Feb 4 • 21:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The order backlog of the technology industry has significantly strengthened

Finland's technology industry has seen a significant increase in order backlogs and new orders, as reported by the employer organization Technology Industry Association based on their latest survey.

Feb 4 • 08:09 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: President Ramaphosa To Address Afreximbank Accession Ceremony

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the ceremonial signing that marks South Africa's accession to the African Export–Import Bank, transitioning the country to Class A Shareholder status and aiming to enhance intra-African trade and industrial development.

Feb 3 • 11:54 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The growth in rice exports has decelerated sharply, from a 20% increase to a 3.7% increase due to soaring rice prices

Japan's rice export growth has slowed significantly to a 3.7% increase in 2025, primarily due to rising domestic rice prices making exports less competitive.

Feb 3 • 09:38 UTC
🇯🇵 NHK News (JP)
National & Local

Last year's agricultural, forestry and fishery products and food export value hit a record high for the 13th consecutive year

Japan's agricultural, forestry, and fishery products and food exports reached a record high of 1.705 trillion yen last year, exceeding the previous year by 193.4 billion yen or 12.8%, marking the 13th consecutive year of growth.

Feb 3 • 00:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The Cooperative Agricultural Poultry Association of Ioannina Pindos at GULFOOD 2026

The Agricultural Poultry Cooperative of Ioannina Pindos actively participated in the Gulfood 2026 food and beverage exhibition in Dubai, reinforcing its commitment to international growth and export enhancement.

Feb 2 • 13:39 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Pro Economic Growth: The Economy Needs More Taxes and Higher Wages

The article discusses the need for more taxes and higher wages to stimulate economic growth in Germany, emphasizing that the current export-focused business model is failing.

Jan 15 • 17:48 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

The false hope for the return of the German export miracle

Germany's economy is expected to return to growth in 2026 after a year of stagnation, but the traditional driving force of auto and machinery exports is no longer contributing to this upswing, likely permanently.

Jan 15 • 17:10 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

China’s EV makers face slowdown in export growth after doubling in 2025

China's electric vehicle manufacturers experienced a 104% increase in overseas sales last year but are now facing a slowdown in export growth.

Jan 14 • 22:30 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

The Economic Decline is the Program of the AfD

CDU faction leader Jens Spahn criticizes the AfD as being anti-export and emphasizes 2026 as a year for growth, highlighting the Union's focus on economic strength and reducing bureaucracy.

Jan 13 • 14:58 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

China’s yuan to strengthen to 6.85 per US dollar in first quarter of 2026: Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley forecasts that China's yuan will strengthen to 6.85 per US dollar in the first quarter of 2026 due to strong export growth and weakness of the US dollar.

Jan 9 • 10:30 UTC

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