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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

European markets rise on mixed PMI data

German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt— Reuters

Omani Promising Startups launches SMEs accelerator

The first meeting of the Omani Promising Startups Programme, which took place in April

Duqm Materials Market opens at China-Oman Industrial City

The project was built on an area of ​​32,000 sqm at an investment cost of RO7.5 million.

Oman issues around 2,800 e-commerce licenses in H1 2024

The MoCIIP through the Oman Business Platform aims to facilitate the procedures for starting businesses and encourage investors.

Sohar Port and Freezone celebrates over 400 students in second edition of Maseer program

The Maseer program, a collaborative effort between SOHAR and Kidsity.

Salalah Port handles 1.7 mln containers in H1 2024

Salalah Port has recently added 10 new cranes to its fleet, raising the total number of cranes to 27.

Asyad Line enhances Oman’s connectivity with key markets

Asyad Line’s expanded Far East Express (FEX) service will connect key ports in China, India and the GCC region.

New regulations on enable transition of LLCs into SAOG entities

Candidate LLC firms must have a market value of not less than RO 500,000 to qualify under the proposed guidelines.

Markets extend gains as US inflation data boost rate hopes

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New initiative to boost artisanal fishing in Oman

Artisanal fishing accounted for 88 per cent of total landings as of March 2024.

Gold falls on profit-taking, US inflation data awaited

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FSA details incentives and rules for capital market pathways

These pathways collectively aim to foster a robust and dynamic economic environment by providing tailored incentives and support mechanisms for different categories of companies.

Incentives unveiled to encourage new joint stock companies

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Pioneering solar water treatment project to launch in Oman

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The Fed has cut rates amid stock swoons before. Not this time

The Federal Reserve Building stands in Washington. — Reuters
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