New Zealand and India finalized a trade deal boosting exports and market access, pending ratification.

Ghana advances Boankra Terminal; Nigeria denies state gold refinery, calls it private.

France nears budget deal with concessions; corporate tax extension funds social measures amid political tensions.

Indian rupee dips to 90.8450 vs dollar amid $2.5B stock outflows and strong dollar demand.

Ivory Coast’s cocoa farmers face crisis as low prices and unissued export quotas prevent sales, despite government price guarantees.

Indonesia’s president nominates his nephew for central bank deputy role, raising independence concerns.

Bangladesh's gold price hit a record Tk238,879 per bhori on Jan. 19, 2026, due to rising global and local demand amid geopolitical tensions.

India enacts sweeping tax reforms ahead of 2026-27 budget, expanding incentives, simplifying rules, and updating compliance.

Prime Minister Carney holds cabinet retreat in Quebec City to address economic stability, affordability, and national security ahead of Parliament’s return.

Saudi Arabia launched a global coral reef initiative, hosted a summit, and unveiled tech and green projects at the 2026 World Economic Forum.