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AgenciesThe global economy faces a high risk of falling into recession this year according to most economists surveyed in a Reuters poll with many citing U.S. President Donald Trumps tariffs as a major blow to business sentiment.Just three months ago the same group of economists covering nearly 50 economies had expected the global economy to grow at a strong

AgenciesNew Intel chief executive Lip-Bu Tan has announced upcoming layoffs at the struggling U.S. chip maker as White House tariffs and export restrictions muddy the market.Tan did not provide details about the number of employees affected but said he was a big believer in the philosophy that the best leaders get the most done with the fewest people.

AgenciesStockpiling is the reflex response by firms to the imposition of tariffs but with the rapidly-changing position of the Trump administration companies are finding that it isnt so straightforward this time around.Whether its the luxury electronics or pharmaceutical sectors U.S. President Donald Trumps unpredictability complicates the calculations

AgenciesA bruising rollercoaster ride for markets in the first 100 days of the Trump administration has seen some investors move away from American assets but it remains to be seen whether policies have caused a sustained shift away from the United States.The market has seen significant rallies fueled in part by trade negotiation optimism but investors remain conc

AgenciesThe US aviation industry reeling from President Donald Trumps trade war and a slump in travel demand is lobbying the White House for exemptions from tariffs. Industry officials have held meetings with senior members of the Trump administration including the President asking them to restore the tariff-free regime under the 1979 Civil Aircraft Agreement under which

Tribune News NetworkDohaMohammed bin Hassan Al-Malki Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry met Isabelle Grippa Chief Executive Officer of hub.brussels the Brussels Agency for Entrepreneurship on Monday. During the meeting the two sides discussed enhancing cooperation across commerce investment and industry.Discussio

QNADoha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) announced that new investments in the industrial sector reached QR50 million during the first quarter of this year.The announcement came during the Ministrys first quarterly performance review meeting chaired by Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani and a

AgenciesComputing giant IBM announced plans on Monday to invest $150 billion in the U.S. over five years including $30 billion earmarked for research and development to bolster manufacturing of mainframe and quantum computers becoming the latest firm pledging massive spending in the worlds largest economy since President Donald Trumps return.Technology do

Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA) the legal and tax arm of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) a leading onshore financial and business centre in the region signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) a private corporate body functioning under special law and is financially independent

Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar Chamber announced that Finastra is supporting the Qatar Trade and Treasury Transformation Summit 2025 as a Silver Sponsor.Under the patronage of HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani Minister of Commerce and Industry the Qatar Trade and Treasury Transformation Summit 2025 will be held on May 7 at the

Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al KuwarimetMasahiro Kihara President and CEO of Japans Mizuho Bank Group at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance during his current visit to the country. The meetings focused on bilateral relations were reviewed & aspects of co-operation were discussed as well as issues of common concern.