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Semafor· Sep 10, 2025South Africa records rapid economic growth The continent’s largest economy grew 0.8% in the three months to June, compared with the previous quarter, driven by manufacturing and mining.
Semafor· Sep 10, 2025Saudi speeds up Riyadh, Red Sea gigaprojects Nearly half of the kingdom’s development plans are tied to the sovereign wealth fund’s five gigaprojects: NEOM, Diriyah, ROSHN, Red Sea, and Qiddiya.
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Semafor· Sep 10, 2025Permira, Blackstone back UAE property site Private equity giants’ $525 million Property Finder investment latest sign of growing interest in Middle East deals.
Semafor· Sep 10, 2025Trump floats 100% tariffs on China, India over Russia support: Report According to the Financial Times, Trump made the proposal during a call with European leaders this week.
Semafor· Sep 10, 2025South Africa sends trade delegation to DC to seek lower tariffs US President Donald Trump slapped a 30% tariff on South African imports over what he alleges are laws that discriminate against white people.
Semafor· Sep 10, 2025China's falling consumer prices deepen deflation fears The country is grappling with mammoth debt, a real-estate market downturn, high levels of youth unemployment, and a broad economic slowdown.
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