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The European Commission will host China’s commerce minister for trade talks as EU data shows a large 2025 goods deficit with China.

The Nikkei 225 set a fresh record above 72,000, with Topix also rising as Japan equities drew broad market attention in Tokyo.

Japan core machinery orders rose 8.7% in April as private-sector equipment demand rebounded, with manufacturing and services both gaining.

DWTC partners with -45dB to add sound-reduced modular meeting spaces for exhibitors, organisers and private event meetings in Dubai.

Samsung led global semiconductor investment in 2025 with US$59.2 billion in capex and R&D, topping TSMC, Intel and SK Hynix worldwide.

South Korea GDP rose 1.8% in Q1 2026, revised above the first estimate as exports, investment and spending supported overall growth.

Egypt’s economy grew 5.2% from July 2025 to March 2026, with GDP gains and higher reserves shaping the latest fiscal update.

South Korea cosmetics exports reached US$5.6 billion in five months, making Korean beauty products the top consumer export category.

Dollar heads for a weekly gain as the yen nears 160 per dollar, with Japan intervention data and rate gaps in global market focus.

Investor interest in UAE property led surveyed markets, supported by return potential, stability and ownership access in the index.