Finance
Qatar stock index closes 2% lower on October 18
The index ended at 8,633.57 points as approximately QR320.6 million of shares traded in 30,400 transactions.
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Economy
IMFC calls for fiscal buffers and digital-finance safeguards
The Bangkok statement backs fiscal frameworks protecting vulnerable people and priority investment, alongside cooperation against digital fraud.
Finance
Japan plans US$3.5 million contribution to new IMF AMLAC Fund
Japan plans the contribution over five years, backing an IMF initiative combining work against money laundering, terrorist financing and corruption.
Business
Kazakhstan and Cambodia sign trade cooperation memorandum
Kazakhstan and Cambodia signed a memorandum on trade and economic cooperation during the Cambodian prime minister’s visit on 17 October.
Economy
Qatar property sales reached QAR 696.5 million in week 42
Aqarat reported 131 sale contracts worth QAR 696.5 million for October 11–17.
Infrastructure
Taiwan completes NT$2.354bn Laonong River water project
The Ministry of Economic Affairs says the completed subsurface-flow scheme adds a designed 100,000 tonnes a day of water extraction and strengthens supply flexibility in the south.
Education
Uzbekistan moves to establish Tashkent International Fashion Academy
Uzbekistan’s education ministry said a presidential resolution dated 16 October provides for a Tashkent International Fashion Academy.
Economy
Philippines reports first beneficiaries under seven TUPAD pathways
The labour department identified 11 micro, small and medium enterprises eligible for wage support; 150 fisherfolk received assistance and 20 of that group were selected for SkillPass.
Economy
Egypt says private investment share reached 65% of total
Investment Minister Mohamed Farid said private-sector investment topped EGP 1 trillion last year and FDI was about $15 billion excluding major deals.
Energy
Gombe breaks ground on solar mini-grids in Kaltungo and Kumo
Solar mini-grid projects were launched in Kaltungo and Kumo, while Gombe’s governor said a further expansion to 62 communities is planned.
Infrastructure
Jos South reports completed bridges and culverts to improve access
Jos South local government in Plateau State says it has completed a bridge at Gura Loh Ban and opened culverts at Vwang Kogot and Kushe.
Culture
Kazakhstan gains observer status in Asian cultural heritage alliance
Kazakhstan gained observer status in the Asian Alliance for the Protection of Cultural Heritage after the alliance’s fourth council meeting in Hangzhou.