U.S. technology stocks recovered as semiconductor shares and AI-related companies gained momentum, helping lift major market indexes.
Indonesia will maintain 200 trillion rupiah in government reserve funds at state-owned commercial banks until July 2027, according to officials.
Croatia’s 41 major grocery retailers generated €8.93 billion in 2025 revenue, up 6.2% year-on-year, according to the competition authority.
Croatia recorded a €1.6 billion general-government budget deficit in the first half of 2026, equal to 1.6% of GDP.
Croatian agribusiness group Žito has launched a €3.9 million photovoltaic plant as part of its broader investment in renewable energy.
Croatia’s main stock indices closed mixed on September 18, with Adris and Končar gaining while Hrvatski Telekom declined.
Fortenova Group agreed to sell Idea Marketi and four related Serbian companies to Alta Retail, subject to closing conditions.
KONČAR-Helb signed a contract with Vetropack Austria to modernize the 110 kV power system at its Pöchlarn manufacturing facility.
Croatian wholesaler Atas is seeking environmental approval for an 11 MW solar park in Istria, adding to the country’s renewable-energy pipeline.
Saudi healthcare is increasingly using AI, genomics and data-sharing systems to identify health risks earlier and support preventive care.
Abu Dhabi’s index rose 1.1%, led by International Holding Company and other major stocks, while Dubai’s benchmark fell 0.5%.
Most Gulf stock markets ended higher after the Federal Reserve raised rates, as investors assessed the implications for regional currencies, liquidity, and oil-linked economies.
A heavy tower crane collapsed at a construction site in Doha on September 22, 2026, crushing and killing two laborers.
U.S. economic growth slowed in the second quarter, but consumer spending and business investment, particularly in AI infrastructure, continued to support domestic demand.
Higher oil prices are changing the operating environment for U.S. energy companies, supporting revenue prospects while also increasing volatility across fuel and supply markets.
China-to-U.S. East Coast container rates reached $10,948 per 40-foot box as higher bunker fuel costs pushed shipping prices near pandemic-era records.
Saudi consumer spending fell 12.9% week-on-week to $3.68 billion as education-related purchases declined after the back-to-school period.
Asian diesel refining margins climbed above $87 a barrel, a record high, as concerns over limited regional supply drove the market sharply higher.
Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports jumped 46.2% year-on-year in August, driven by a 131.8% surge in electronics shipments.
Singapore recorded 163 complaints involving pre-owned cars from January to August 2026, including 22 cases alleging mileage tampering.
Singapore Airlines was named the world’s best airline for 2026 by Skytrax, based on feedback from more than 24.8 million travelers.
Japan and the United States are discussing a semiconductor factory estimated at 2–3 trillion yen as part of a broader $550 billion investment agreement.
York Holdings is expanding lower-cost products and adjusting prices as Japanese households face inflation and stronger competition from discount supermarkets.
A Tokyo court blocked Toho Holdings from using a takeover defense against shareholder 3D Investment Partners, prompting a closely watched corporate-governance case.