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Chinese brands expand in US market despite tariffs

SHANGHAI/NEW YORK: A wave of Chinese consumer brands is expanding into the US to offset sluggish domestic spending and tap into higher profit margins.Throughout 2025, companies including Labubu-maker Pop Mart, trinket...

Many Chinese brands leverage lower prices to appeal to cost-conscious Western consumers. — Reuters

MSX poised for growth amid economic diversification drive

The MSX 30 Index, the benchmark index for the exchange, closed at 4,563 points

Asia shares get off to rocky start in 2025

A wide interest rate difference between the US and other economies has cast a shadow over the foreign exchange market, resulting in most currencies declining sharply against the dollar in 2024. — Reuters

Sohar International successfully raises RO 130 million growth capital, largest rights issue in 2024

The capital raise showcases Sohar International’s dedication to growth with excellence

Stock markets, dollar retreat

People are seen on Wall Street outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City

World shares tick lower as high yields test lofty valuations

Photographers take photos of the stock closing price and forex exchange rates on a board during a ceremony marking the end of trading in 2024 at the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) in Tokyo

As Hollywood struggles, the region’s economy feels the pain

A gate into Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, Calif., Dec. 20, 2024. (Stella Kalinina/The New York Times)

How investments may fare during Trump 2.0 and Fed easing

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Dollar stays resilient, Asia shares wobble

Since Fed Chair Jerome Powell primed markets for fewer rate cuts next year at the central bank's last policy meeting of the year, traders are now pricing in just about 35 basis points worth of easing for 2025.— Reuters

50 Omani SMEs participate in Omani-Kuwait Economic Exhibition

The Omani-Kuwait Economic Exhibition showcased 50 Omani SMEs

Oman mandates tax stamps on imports of excisable beverages

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CPA chairman inspects markets in Al Dhahirah Governorate

The visit aimed to assess the operational progress of CPA departments in the region.

MSX launches investment awareness booklets

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MSX celebrates listing of Alizz Islamic Bank’s perpetual sukuk for 2024

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A 7-Eleven heir’s fight to keep the Company in the Family

A 7-Eleven store in Tokyo, April 22, 2020. (Noriko Hayashi/The New York Times)

CPA chairman tours Musandam markets

Al Hakmani toured several commercial centers and shops across various sectors in the Wilayat of Dibba.
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