Tag: Construction sector
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Windhoek Building Approvals Dip in November Amid Slower Construction Momentum
Overview: Windhoek’s November Building Approvals The City of Windhoek reported a notable slowdown in building activity for November, with 153 building plans approved valued at N$123.9 million. This mark represents a decrease of 33 approvals compared with October, underscoring a cooler month for new development in Namibia’s capital. Industry analysts, including IJG Securities, noted that…
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South Korea Q3 GDP jumps 1.7% on strong exports driving growth
South Korea’s economy accelerates in Q3, beating expectations South Korea posted robust third-quarter growth, with a year-on-year GDP expansion of 1.7% that outpaced economists’ expectations. The advance estimates from the Bank of Korea (BoK) show a noticeable acceleration from Q2, when growth was 0.6% year on year. The quarterly figure also topped forecasts, underscoring a…
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Singapore’s Q3 2025 GDP Grows 2.9% as MTI Signals Modest Slower Pace
Singapore’s Q3 2025 GDP: A Mixed Pace of Growth Singapore’s economy expanded by 2.9% in the third quarter of 2025, according to advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) released on Oct 14. This is a step down from the 4.5% growth recorded in Q2, signaling a cooling pace after a stronger…
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Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Rally: One-Year Gains in Three Days
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange’s Crazy Week: One-Year Returns in Three Days The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) delivered a performance few could have predicted at the start of the week. A sharp rally, sparked by geopolitical developments and hopeful signals about post-war economic policy, produced what looked like a year’s worth of gains in…