According to the IMF's report, regional growth is expected to decline by 0.3 percentage points, and some 20 million people in Africa now face the risk of food insecurity as the Iran war raises energy and food prices.
South Korea's finance ministry announced plans to designate 10 cities as startup ecosystem hubs by next year, starting with Daejeon, Daegu, Gwangju and Ulsan in 2025, followed by six more cities in 2026. The initiative aims to address regional population outflows and foster five cities in the global top 100 by 2030, with each hub developing specialized industries such as robotics, AI and future mobility.
Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing visited the Yarlung Tsangpo mega dam project in Tibet, stressing the paramount importance of quality, safety, and ecological protection during construction.
