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• [New] When implemented, Canada will remove tariffs on more than 95% of its current exports to Indonesia, while Indonesia will liberalize a substantial share of its imports from Canada. ASEAN Business News
• [New] Perplexity is not taking on new advertisers (publisher participants in its revenue share model get a cut of ad revenue), and ads will not be part of the monetization strategy for its AI browser Comet. Digiday
• [New] A youth-led social media drive on TikTok, Instagram and other platforms will share the Christmas message nationwide. Religion Media Centre
• [New] The European Investment Bank is expanding its portfolio of clean industrial assets, including a Wind Package and a pilot programme to share risks with companies that sign long-term contracts for clean energy. Bruegel | The Brussels-based economic think tank
• [New] Belgium has laid out its red lines for using Russian assets to fund a €140 billion reparations loan to Ukraine, including an agreement by EU countries to share all current and future risks related to the plan for an amount exceeding €170 billion. FDD
• [New] The U.S. share of global soybean exports is now expected to remain below 30%, a substantial drop from nearly 40% a decade ago. Cultivation Ag
• [New] The aggressive gold accumulation by central banks, as evidenced by gold's record share of global foreign exchange reserves, underscores a strategic pivot by nations seeking to de-risk their portfolios from potential U.S. economic and political vulnerabilities. FinancialContent
• [New] Europe saw its share of attacks: an ENISA report noted that in early 2025, 21.3% of incidents in Europe were traced to vulnerability exploitation phishing was 60%. DeepStrike
• By the end of 2025, all petrol stations in the UK will be required to share real-time fuel prices, thanks to the launch of the Fuel Finder scheme. MotorEasy
• Collaborative platforms could be established with institutions in Japan, Brazil, and Europe to share methodologies for rewilding, forest preservation, and community-based education. Expo 2025 Theme Weeks
• Someone living in Asia could own a fractional share of a commercial building in New York or an artwork in Paris - all through secure, blockchain-based transactions. Growth Turbine
• A teacher in Tokyo could invest in a renewable energy project in South Africa, or a young professional in Brazil could own a share of a U.S. private equity fund. XBTO
• In Europe, anti-deforestation laws will come into force at the end of 2025 for large companies, prompting exporters to collect similar data and share it with customers. The Conversation
• Cambodia could benefit by carving out a share of the rapidly growing clean energy manufacturing sector, including producing EVs, solar and wind technologies, battery energy storage systems, and other clean energy equipment. Cambodianess
• The plan called for electric vehicles to reach 90% share of new commuter vehicle sales (including popular two-wheelers) by 2030. The Conversation
• Professionals from around the world will share ideas and form valuable partnerships, ensuring that luxury travel continues to thrive in 2025 and beyond. Travel And Tour World
• Australia and Turkey remain locked in negotiations over hosting rights, and could even agree to share them, as the federal government intensifies efforts to resolve the diplomatic impasse. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• Australia and Turkey are still locked in COP 31 negotiations and could even agree to share hosting rights for the massive event in 2026, as the federal government intensifies efforts to resolve a diplomatic impasse over the climate summit. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• Policy shifts in Nigeria's NGX All-Share Index refer to periods when government or regulatory policies create opportunities ideal for buying shares. Finance in Africa

Last updated: 20 October 2025