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Palm Oil Monthly Report – September 2026 CME Group

Nazara, sworn in hours after Purbaya's dismissal, spent seven years as deputy finance minister and led the ministry's fiscal policy agency from 2015 to 2019.

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REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Keputusan Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) menjadi perhatian pelaku pasar kripto karena dapat memengaruhi ekspektasi suku bunga, likuiditas, dan sentimen terhadap aset digital. Dampaknya terhadap Bitcoin dan...

Indonesian Rupiah gains as US Dollar weakens ahead of Fed rate decision fxstreet.com

FCX: Growth driven by innovation, U.S. expansion, and Indonesia recovery, with strong copper market focus tradingview.com

Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued to decline after renewed fighting in the Middle East, with ship-tracking data showing cargo vessel transits dropping to just four in the latest 24-hour period, according to maritime analytics firm Kpler. The slowdown highlights growing disruption to one of the world’s most important oil transit routes. […] The post Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic Drops Sharply Amid Gulf Tensions appeared first on Khaama Press.

An Afghan artificial intelligence researcher has won a gold medal at the 2026 Silicon Valley International Invention Festival in California for developing an AI-powered digital platform designed to improve wound healing and reduce scarring through precision regenerative medicine. Fereidoun Farzad, a PhD researcher specializing in artificial intelligence, received the award in Santa Clara on August […] The post Afghan AI Researcher Wins Silicon Valley Gold Medal for Smart Wound-Healing Innovation appeared first on Khaama Press.

China warned on Monday that fearmongering, confrontation and geopolitical rivalry over artificial intelligence could undermine global efforts to establish international rules for the technology, pushing back against growing U.S. claims that China’s AI development poses a threat to global security. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said the world needs an open, inclusive and cooperative […] The post China warns against AI “fearmongering,” says rivalry threatens global AI governance appeared first on Khaama Press.

Afghan AI Researcher Wins Silicon Valley Gold Medal for Smart Wound-Healing Innovation Khaama Press

The Trump administration designated the Houthis a "foreign terrorist organization" in March 2025 criminalising support for the group. But Washington has negotiated ⁠with them since, reaching a ceasefire in May last year after bombing the group for two months to halt a campaign of attacks on Red Sea shipping. The post US officials met Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over the weekend first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

He said that conditions had improved across the economy, trade, transit and international relations. The post Five Years On: IEA touts economic growth despite international isolation first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

The two foreign ministers discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation, with particular emphasis on expanding trade, economic and investment ties, the ministry said. The post Kyrgyz, Afghan foreign ministers discuss expanding trade and investment ties first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan discuss expanding trade and economic ties İlke Haber Ajansı

Taliban Says Afghanistan Ready to Expand Trade, Investment Ties With Kyrgyzstan thekabultribune.com

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan is moving to bring a larger share of its jewelry industry into the formal economy by tightening controls over precious-metal turnover and improving access to legally sourced gold for jewelers, as the domestic jewelry market reached nearly $168 million in 2025. The rise of the production was discussed at a government meeting… The post From Craft to Industry: Kazakhstan Looks to Unlock its Jewelry Potential appeared first on The Astana Times.

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan is seeking to translate its energy base and position between major markets into digital leverage as data centers, advanced chips and artificial intelligence infrastructure emerge as strategic assets in an intensifying global technology contest. At the center of the nation’s ambition is the Data Center Valley in Ekibastuz, an industrial city in… The post Kazakhstan Seeks Digital Leverage in AI Race appeared first on The Astana Times.

The U.S.-China AI War Has Kazakhstan Caught in the Crossfire Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Export Constraints Curb Kazakhstan's Ability to Offset the Global Oil Shortage Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

From Craft to Industry: Kazakhstan Looks to Unlock its Jewelry Potential astanatimes.com

Kazakhstan’s foreign trade doubles since joining WTO Qazinform

Delixy Signs Non-Binding LOI for Up to 48% Stake in Kazakhstan’s TBM Oil & Gas Middle East

Kazakhstan oil output seen at 96 million tons in 2027 - IFX marketscreener.com

Kazakhstan sees oil output at 96 mln T in 2028, IFX cites ministry tradingview.com

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s energy security is increasingly tied to diversified supply routes, modern electricity infrastructure and deeper regional connectivity, while green hydrogen could open a new industrial opportunity if the country can turn its resource potential into commercially viable projects, experts said at the third Regional Central Asian and European Decarbonization Forum on Sept. 16.… The post Experts: Geopolitical Volatility Reshapes Kazakhstan’s Energy Strategy appeared first on The Astana Times.

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan transported 13.121 million tons of oil through the Kazakhstan-China Pipeline in January-August, up 2% year-on-year, underscoring the route’s role in Kazakhstan’s oil transportation network and exports to China. Oil freight turnover along the route reached 11.879 billion ton-kilometers, increasing 3% compared with the same period last year, according to KazTransOil. The Kazakhstan-China… The post Oil Transport via Kazakhstan-China Pipeline Rises to 13.1 Million Tons appeared first on The Astana Times.

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked 38th out of 70 countries in the 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in June. The ranking, compiled by the IMD World Competitiveness Center, assesses countries based on four main factors: economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency and infrastructure. Kazakhstan ranked 23rd in government… The post Kazakhstan Ranks 38th Among 70 Countries in IMD Global Competitiveness 2026 appeared first on The Astana Times.

Kazakhstan is looking for alternative ways to export its oil EUalive

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan may face new oil infrastructure requirements in the next decade if plans to increase production at the Kashagan field significantly move forward, even as the country seeks to more than double domestic refining capacity by 2040. Experts say the timing of production growth, refinery projects and export infrastructure will be crucial. The… The post Kashagan Expansion Could Reshape Kazakhstan’s Oil Export Needs, Experts Say appeared first on The Astana Times.

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan is entering a new stage of nuclear sector development, focusing on nuclear energy, science, medicine and high-tech industry, Deputy Chairman of the Agency for Atomic Energy Gumar Sergazin said at the 70th session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference on Sept. 15. “Atom, placed at the service of peace,… The post Kazakhstan Highlights New Stage of Nuclear Development at IAEA Conference appeared first on The Astana Times.

Kazakhstan’s Konysbayev wins gold at Asian Triathlon Cup qazinform.com

Kazakhstan eyes $255M in potential exports to Canadian market trend.az

Kazakhstan identifies advantages for digital mining growth trend.az

Kazakhstan Rules Out Opec-Plus Exit, Supports Quota Revision energyintel.com

Kazakh oil industry struggling amid global energy crisis Eurasianet

President Tokayev discusses investment and technology cooperation with Hanwha Group vice chairman Qazinform

Kashagan Expansion Could Reshape Kazakhstan’s Oil Export Needs, Experts Say The Astana Times

Korea, Kazakhstan elevate ties as oil, nuclear cooperation expands The Korea Herald

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Sept. 14 presented the Order of Dostyk (Friendship), second degree, to five prominent South Korean state and public figures for their contribution to strengthening Kazakhstan-Korea relations, as cooperation between the two countries continues to expand into practical areas including employment, trade, investment and technology. The awards ceremony was held… The post Tokayev Honors South Korean Figures as Kazakhstan-Korea Ties Deepen appeared first on The Astana Times.

Kazakhstan’s oil production dipped 8.4% between Jan-Aug to 61.7mln tonnes, Interfax reports Newsquawk

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to tokenize up to $60 million in real estate and logistics projects by the end of 2026, launching its first major test of digital assets as a new source of financing for the economy, National Bank Governor Timur Suleimenov said at a Sept. 15 government meeting. The plans include up to… The post Kazakhstan Plans $60 Million Tokenization Pilot for Alatau City Projects appeared first on The Astana Times.

Kazakhstan GDP by Region for 2025: Growth, Shares, and Per Capita Data indexbox.io

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for Kazakhstan and South Korea to double bilateral trade and deepen cooperation in advanced manufacturing, critical minerals, energy, transport, artificial intelligence and other high-value sectors. Speaking at the opening of the Kazakhstan–South Korea business roundtable in Seoul on Sept. 15, Tokayev said bilateral trade exceeded $3 billion last… The post Tokayev Calls for Doubling Kazakhstan-South Korea Trade, Expanding Industrial Ties appeared first on The Astana Times.

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Middle Corridor is gaining strategic importance as countries across Central Asia and the South Caucasus seek to strengthen trade connectivity and diversify transport routes between Asia and Europe, experts said during a Sept. 15 British-Kazakh Society (BKS) Trade Group webinar on Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan-Middle Corridor Investments, Operations & Trade. The webinar brought… The post Experts Highlight Investment and Coordination Priorities for Middle Corridor appeared first on The Astana Times.

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Astana AI Film Festival (AAIFF 2026) will take place from Oct. 1 to 3, bringing together AI-generated films from 125 countries and offering a combined prize and investment pool of US$2.75 million, organizers said at a briefing in Astana. More than 8,000 films were submitted to the international competition, highlighting the rapid… The post Astana AI Film Festival Attracts More Than 8,000 Entries From 125 Countries appeared first on The Astana Times.

HONG KONG, Sept 16 — Asian stocks struggled today as investors prepare for an expected interest rate hike by...

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee may need to weaken further to align with shifting trade fundamentals and relatively weaker productivity gains from artificial intelligence (AI), according to an Axis Bank assessment using a model that estimates the fair value of the currency based on external and domestic economic conditions.