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UK trade deficit narrows down to nearly USD 21 bln – data

Britain posted a sharp drop in its overall trade deficit in May by some USD 2.96 billion, lowering the figure down to nearly USD 21 billion, government data showed on Thursday.

Britain’s exports had risen in April to some USD 38.1 billion, while impo…

Japan, Arab ministers vow further economic cooperation

Japan and Arab ministers agreed, Thursday, to enhance their cooperation in various areas to benefit the development of all parties involved, said the the fifth Japan-Arab Economic Forum.

The fields of interest included industrial development, energy …

Arab League Chief urges Japan to expand business in region

Secretary General of the Arab League Ahmad Abul Gheit urged the Japanese government to continue encouraging Japanese companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, to expand their operations in the Arab region while also calling on Arab com…