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Global debt reached a record high in 2025, increasing by US$29 trillion, largely propelled by investments from the US and China.

The National Pension Service reported an unprecedented annual profit of 231 trillion won in 2022, marking the highest performance since its establishment.

The software sector on Wall Street has lost $1.6 trillion in market value due to fears that artificial intelligence may replace traditional software models.

Korea's national tax revenue in January rose by 6.2 trillion won compared to the previous year, driven primarily by a booming stock market and increased VAT collection.

MTN Nigeria reported a service revenue of N5.2 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year, highlighting its role in supporting national economic development through substantial investments and tax contributions.

Lafarge Africa has reported record revenue of N1.1 trillion for the year ending December 31, 2025, marking a significant increase from the previous year.

Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that defending NATO's Eastern Flank against a potential Russian attack would cost at least 1.2 trillion euros.

Russian regions reported a record budget deficit of 1.48 trillion rubles ($19.22 billion) in 2025, largely due to increasing expenditures outpacing revenue growth.

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski estimates that defending NATO's eastern flank from potential Russian aggression may cost at least 9 trillion Danish kroner.

Poland's foreign minister outlined the staggering costs of defending NATO's eastern flank against potential Russian aggression, estimating it at €1.2 trillion.

Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski stated that defending Europe from a potential Russian attack could cost at least 1.2 trillion euros.

The South Korean government has confirmed this year's Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget at 5.4375 trillion won, a reduction of 1 trillion won compared to last year.

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski warns that defending NATO's eastern flank against potential Russian aggression could exceed €1 trillion, emphasizing the significant stakes involved for Eastern European nations.

Korea Electric Power Corporation reported a significant increase in operating profit for the last year, yet it still faces a staggering debt of over 200 trillion won.

African leaders have established the Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility to mobilize $2.5 trillion for cross-border infrastructure projects aligned with Agenda 2063.

The Nigerian Minister of State for Finance emphasized the need for sustained annual economic growth of 10-12% to achieve a $1 trillion economy by 2036.

Nigeria's entrepreneurial sector is severely impacted by employee fraud and workplace corruption, which costs between N5 trillion and N10 trillion annually.

Nestlé Nigeria has reported a significant turnaround in its financial performance, achieving N1.2 trillion in revenue and a net profit of N105 billion for the year 2025.

The National Revenue Service of Nigeria aims to generate N40.7 trillion in revenue for 2026, influenced by federal tax reforms.

Global debt has surged to a record $348 trillion by the end of 2025, marking the fastest rise since the pandemic, primarily due to increased government deficits.

Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, emphasizes the need for Nigeria to achieve 10-12% annual economic growth to hit the $1 trillion economy goal by 2035.

SK Hynix plans to accelerate construction of its semiconductor factory in Yongin by investing an additional 21 trillion won, with the clean room set to open in February next year.

For the first time, people in Czechia placed over one trillion koruna in bets on gambling activities last year.

Czech households' debt has increased significantly, rising by 12 percent in the past year to exceed 4 trillion crowns.

The debt of Czechs increased significantly last year, reaching a total of 4.05 trillion crowns, up by 12 percent.

The article discusses the criticism surrounding the Czech president's decision not to veto a state budget amounting to two trillion.

The global military expenditures reached 2.63 trillion dollars, driven by ongoing conflicts and security concerns, with Germany ranking fourth in military spending.

Countries worldwide have significantly increased military spending in response to global conflicts and instability, with Germany ranking fourth in defense expenditures.

Last year, the balance of overseas securities investments by residents in South Korea increased significantly, with a notable rise of approximately 207 trillion won due to new investments.

Starting in 2028, large KOSPI-listed companies will be required to disclose their ESG practices, with climate finance expanding from 420 trillion to 790 trillion won.

Korean securities firms reported a record profit of approximately 9 trillion won last year, benefiting from a surge in daily trading volumes and increased overseas stock trading commissions.

The South Korean government has officially approved a restructuring plan for the country's petrochemical industry, marking the first project under this initiative with a support package exceeding 2.1 trillion won.

Canadians are increasingly burdened by mortgage debt, with totals nearing $2 trillion, while starter homes become less affordable.

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) reported that global defense spending has surged to $2.63 trillion in 2025 due to geopolitical uncertainty and military expenses, particularly influenced by the conflict in Ukraine.

The Nigeria Customs Service is aiming to exceed its revenue target of N9 trillion through the automation of licenses and permits.

Tanzania's judiciary has successfully resolved 93% of economic cases, recovering 13.1 trillion Tanzanian shillings and enhancing public confidence in the legal system.

Private credit is facing severe challenges with a series of bankruptcies and the freezing of acquisitions, signaling a potential crisis in the rapidly expanding market valued at $3 trillion.

Local tax revenue in South Korea reached a record high of 121 trillion won last year, but its proportion of total tax revenue remains relatively low at 24.4%.

The controversy surrounding a new US nuclear company with only five employees receiving significant investments from Japan has raised concerns among other countries about impending financial agreements.

Nigeria's capital market has experienced a significant increase in total market capitalization, surging by 125 percent to over N123.93 trillion since April 2024.

Airtel Uganda Limited has announced a revenue of Shs 1 trillion for the year ended December 31, 2025, marking significant financial growth compared to the previous year.

The World Bank estimates that rebuilding Ukraine's economy and infrastructure, devastated over four years of Russian invasion, will cost approximately US$ 588 billion (R$ 3 trillion) over the next decade if the war were to end now.

Germany retains its position as the world's third-largest economy despite an ongoing economic slump, with a GDP of approximately $5.052 trillion in the previous year, surpassing Japan.

The South Korean financial authorities plan to introduce regulations limiting the largest shareholder's stake in savings banks with assets exceeding 20 trillion won to enhance public accountability.

Hyundai Motor Group is set to invest approximately 10 trillion won in the Saemangeum area by 2030, focusing on artificial intelligence, hydrogen energy, and robotics as part of its future business initiatives.

Jaan Tallinn's investments in the AI company Anthropic have significantly increased in value following a recent funding round that raised its valuation to $380 billion.

The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa reported that Nigeria suffered post-harvest losses amounting to ₦3.5 trillion to ₦5 trillion in 2025, impacting food supply across various sectors.

OpenAI plans to reduce its investment in artificial intelligence from $1.4 trillion to $600 billion by 2030 due to concerns about market overinvestment.

South Korean companies have collectively been fined over 2.5 trillion won for violating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations abroad over the past decade, with Kolon Industries and Hyundai among the major offenders.

Japan's economy is boosted by an estimated 3 trillion yen from cat-related activities as businesses capitalize on Cat Day on February 22.