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Last updated: 01 Sep, 2026  
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US: Scott Bessent urges G20 to remove growth barriers
IANS | 01 Sep, 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called for dismantling regulatory, tax and investment barriers holding back the global economy, while Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said stronger growth was a policy choice and the US economy appeared to be gaining momentum.
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» Seoul shares again dip over 1 pc after 2-day deep rout amid AI spending concerns
» White House says inflation falls to six-year low
» S. Korea’s exports up 54 pc on strong chip shipments
» China to face huge economic costs if Taiwan Strait is blocked
» India, Thailand discuss strengthening strategic partnership
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industry.jpg Industrial output flat in July in S. Korea, retail sales down
IANS | 31 Aug, 2026
South Korea's industrial output remained flat in July from a month earlier due to a base effect and a strike in the automobile industry, data showed on Monday, while retail sales lost ground and facility investment advanced. Industrial production remained unchanged in July from a month earlier, according to data from the Ministry of Data and Statistics. 
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trade-2.jpg India, Argentina deepen trade ties, explore lithium, pharma access
IANS | 29 Aug, 2026
The Fourth Meeting of the India–Argentina Joint Trade Committee held in Buenos Aires reviewed progress on the roadmap agreed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2025 visit and reaffirmed commitments to deepen strategic and economic ties, an official statement said on Saturday. 
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singapore.jpg Top Indian ministers discuss progress towards Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Singapore
IANS | 20 Aug, 2026
Top Indian ministers on Thursday met Prime Minister of Singapore, Lawrence Wong, here and discussed the progress made in implementing the roadmap for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations.  
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brics1-2.jpg BRICS meet agrees to promote fair competition in renewable energy markets
IANS | 10 Aug, 2026
The BRICS Competition Authorities Heads meeting hosted by India has adopted a joint statement on ‘Strengthening Cooperation to Promote Fair Competition, including in Renewable Energy Markets,’ according to an official statement issued on Sunday. 
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