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Official: Transit of Goods via Iran Up 37% in 10-Month Period

TEHRAN (ANA)- Head of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) Ali Akbar Safayee announced 37% increase in the transit of goods via the Iranian territory in the first 10 months of the current Persian calendar year (started March 20).

Canadian Gov't to Unlock Pension Investment

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Canadian federal government announced it will remove the cap that currently restricts Canadian pension funds from owning more than 30 percent of the voting shares of a Canadian entity.

ADB Approves 30-Million-USD Loan to Bolster Public-Private Partnership in Philippines

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it has approved a 30-million-U.S. dollar loan to support public-private partnership (PPP) projects in the Philippines and help the country strengthen infrastructure development, advance climate action, and enhance economic competitiveness.

New Zealand's Overseas Visitor Arrivals Continue to Rise

TEHRAN (ANA)- New Zealand's overseas visitor arrivals were 240,200 in October 2024, an increase of 14,200 from October 2023, with the biggest changes in arrivals from Australia, the United States, Singapore, and Britain, the statistics department Stats NZ said.

Vietnam's E-Commerce Revenue to Surpass 25 Billion USD in 2025

TEHRAN (ANA)- Vietnam's e-commerce market is projected to surpass 25 billion U.S. dollars by 2025, Vietnam News cited the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Belarus' Foreign Debt Reduces 400 Million USD

TEHRAN (ANA)- Belarus' foreign debt decreased by 4 million U.S. dollars in January-September 2024 to 36.4 billion dollars as of Oct. 1, the country's central bank said.

Inflation in Brazil Rises by 4.29 Percent in 2024

TEHRAN (ANA)- Inflation in Brazil slowed to 0.39 percent in November, down from 0.56 percent in October, but has accumulated a 4.29 percent increase so far in 2024, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) reported.

Fewer U.S. Grandparents Taking Care of Grandchildren

TEHRAN (ANA)- Fewer U.S. grandparents were living with and taking care of grandchildren, and there was a decline in young children going to preschool and more people stayed put in their homes in the first part of the 2020s compared with the last part of the 2010s, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released.

Kenya Pledges Enhanced Protection of Heritage Sites to Boost Tourism Revenue

TEHRAN (ANA)- Kenyan President William Ruto reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the country's heritage sites and monuments to increase annual tourist numbers from an average of 2 million to 5 million.

Brazil's Central Bank Raises Benchmark Interest Rate to 12.25 Percent

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) of Brazil's central bank decided to increase the benchmark Selic interest rate from 11.25 percent to 12.25 percent, the second-highest since November 2023, when it stood at 12.75 percent.

Tokyo Mulls 4-Day Workweek for Municipal Employees

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Tokyo metropolitan government was considering introduction of a four-day workweek option for its government employees starting in next fiscal year as part of efforts to create a supportive environment for balancing careers and childcare.

Mongolia Lowers 2024 Economic Growth Forecast

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Bank of Mongolia, the central bank, revised down the country's 2024 economic growth forecast to 5.2 percent from 5.5 percent.

Cambodia Attracts 6 Million Int'l Tourists in 11 Months

TEHRAN (ANA)- Cambodia recorded 6 million international tourists during the January-November period of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 22 percent, Tourism Minister Huot Hak said.

Trade Volume between Türkiye, UAE Doubles to Exceed 20 Billion Dollars in 2023

TEHRAN (ANA)- The trade volume between Türkiye and the UAE has exceeded $20 billion with a yearly increase of 107%, Turkish ambassador to Abu Dhabi said, adding that this growth is due to the fact that the two countries have complementary economies.

FAO: Global Food Prices Rise 0.5 Percent in November

TEHRAN (ANA)- Global food prices continued to rise in November, though the rate of increase slowed and prices for grains and cereals -- the largest component in the index -- actually fell.

Iran-Made Knowledge-Based Products Showcased at 12th Iran Airshow 2024

TEHRAN (ANA)- Several Iran-made knowledge-based products were displayed at the 12th Iran Airshow 2024 exhibition held on Kish Island in the Persian Gulf.

UAE’s E-Commerce Volume to Reach 11.5 Billion Dollars by 2029

TEHRAN (ANA)- E-commerce volume in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to reach $7 billion by the end of 2024 and rise to $11.5 billion by 2029, marking a 50% increase, Mitch Bittermann, senior vice president of commercials at Dubai CommerCity, said.