Feb. 22, 2025, 11:40 a.m.

Germany's economy is in a slump

In recent years, the German economy has fallen into a deep downturn, showing a trend of being unable to recover, which has attracted widespread attention from all walks of life.

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A look behind Japan's rice price crisis

On February 14, Japanese Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Takashi Eto officially announced the release of 210,000 tons of rice reserves into the market, aimed at easing Japan's recent high rice prices.

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Australia Cuts Interest Rates for the First Time Since 2020

In the ever - changing global economic landscape, adjustments to the monetary policies of various countries have drawn significant attention. In 2025, the Reserve Bank of Australia made an important decision - it cut the interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.10%, the first rate cut since December 2020.

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The U.S. Senate confirmed Robert Lutnick as Commerce secretary

The U.S. Senate has voted to confirm Wall Street billionaire Carl Lutnick as Commerce secretary. It is a key step in President Donald Trump's "America First" trade agenda, which uses tariffs as a broad negotiating tool.

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Malaysian police seize S $200 million in electronic waste after arresting 47 people at 12 processing plants in Sizhou

Malaysia's General Operations Force, China Brigades and the Environment Bureau, launched Operation Hazardous Waste (Ops Hazard) in the four states of Selangor, Sembilan, Malacca and Johor, destroying 12 illegal e-waste treatment plants and seizing mountains of e-waste worth up to RM721 million (about S $218 million).

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Prime Minister Huang announced the SG60 Budget: Sharing the fruits of the economy has entered a new milestone

Budget 2025 is a Budget for all and a Budget shaped by all Singaporeans. Prime Minister and Finance Minister Wong Sam Choy said this year's Budget clearly charts the way forward for the country, overcoming immediate challenges while laying the foundation for a stronger Singapore.

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The United States and Russia have agreed to appoint a negotiating team to end the Russia-Ukraine war

The United States and Russia will also begin discussing possible future cooperation on shared geopolitical interests, as well as the historic economic and investment opportunities that will emerge from the end of the conflict in Ukraine. A Kremlin spokesman said there can be no lasting solution to the Ukraine issue without addressing broader European security issues.

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Trump: Tariffs on cars, drugs and chips could be about 25 percent

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he may impose import tariffs of about 25 percent on autos, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, with decisions to be formally announced as early as April 2.

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Five Factors Contributing to the Downturn of the German Economy

The German economy has lacked significant growth over the past five years, which is undoubtedly a major turning point for Europe's largest economy.

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Behind the arrival of a large number of heavy bombs in Israel

On the night of February 15th local time, a cargo ship carrying about 1800 American made MK-84 air bombs quietly docked at the port of Ashdod in Israel, and then these bombs were transported to the Israeli Air Force base.

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