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Japan Posts $193 Billion Current Account Surplus in 2024

Doha: Japan posted a current account surplus of 29.26 trillion yen ($193 billion) in 2024, a record high, driven by its highest-ever returns on foreign investments amid a weak yen and a decline in the trade deficit.

According to Qatar News Agency, t…

QFZ and Jusour Collaborate to Boost Employment Solutions in Qatar

Doha: Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and Qatar Manpower Solutions Co. (Jusour) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance Qatar’s employment landscape through collaborative workforce development and tailored job placement programs th…

Oman, Brunei Discuss Enhancing Economic Cooperation

Doha: The 4th Omani-Brunei Joint Committee meeting was held in Oman on Monday to discuss means of enhancing bilateral cooperation relations in the economic, investment, and cultural fields. The meeting aimed to strengthen ties and explore new opportun…

Gold Prices Surge Over 1 Percent in Global Market

Doha: Gold prices continued their strong upward trend on Monday, rising by more than one percent. Spot gold increased by 1.2 percent to reach $2,895.38 per ounce. Earlier in the session, gold hit an all-time high of $2,896.35, marking the seventh peak…

S. Korea’s Tax Revenue Falls $5.2 Billion

Doha: South Korea’s tax revenue has experienced a decline of 7.5 trillion won ($5.2 billion) in 2024 compared to the previous year, primarily due to weak corporate activities. The government reported a collection of 336.5 trillion won in taxes for the…