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Poverty Soars: 4 in 10 Pakistanis Now Impoverished

The poverty rate, which had been declining for nearly two decades, has now surged to 39 per cent…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan is facing a deepening poverty crisis that reflects the convergence

October 24, 2025

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UK and ASEAN launch Green Transition Fund

UK deepens energy cooperation with ASEAN through launch of Clean and Just Energy Transition Pillar under the Green Transition Fund…reports Asian Lite News The United Kingdom has strengthened its partnership with Southeast

October 24, 2025

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Reeves Woos Global Investors

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has launched a new dedicated service to attract and support global financial firms investing in Britain…reports Asian Lite News Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches new Office for Investment: Financial

October 24, 2025

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Britain Backs Britain

Government launches major ‘Back British’ consultation to ensure defence spending drives UK jobs, skills and investment…reports Asian Lite News British businesses, workers and communities are set to gain from a new government

October 24, 2025

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China’s economic slide shadows Xi’s plenum

As Xi Jinping’s Fourth Plenum convenes in Beijing, China faces deepening economic troubles, deflation, and internal rifts within the Communist Party, despite official claims of progress and stability….reports Asian Lite News The

October 23, 2025

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IMF warns AI could widen divides

Kristalina Georgieva says artificial intelligence promises growth but risks deepening inequality without preparedness…reports Asian Lite News Artificial intelligence could become a powerful driver of economic productivity but also a major source of

October 19, 2025

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Africa Braces For Trade Shock

End of US-Africa trade pact threatens thousands of jobs and exports as tariffs loom African manufacturers and workers are bracing for a major economic shock as the United States prepares to end

October 19, 2025

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UAE strengthens ties with WEF

During discussions, Sheikha Latifa highlighted the UAE’s commitment to fostering international collaboration and building frameworks that support forward-looking solutions to global challenges….reports Asian Lite News H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid

October 17, 2025

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Al Olama champions clean energy drive in Cairo

Al Olama noted that the UAE has already made significant strides in renewable energy, with the country’s installed clean energy capacity surpassing 6.7 gigawatts….reports Asian Lite News Sharif Al Olama, Under-Secretary for

October 17, 2025

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UK: Nod for clean energy to power 7.5 mn homes

Seventeenth major clean energy project since July 2024 approved, set to power hundreds of thousands of homes and support more than a thousand jobs as UK pushes toward energy independence…reports Asian Lite

October 17, 2025

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