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Spanish economy shines in 2024 with 3.2% growth
Spanish economy shines in 2024 with 3.2% growth
Business and Economy
by  AFP

The Spanish economy expanded 3.2 percent last year thanks to buoyant exports and consumption that have made it one of the fastest-growing developed countries, official data showed on Wednesday. Exports in the European Union's fourth-largest economy grew three percent year-on-year in the final quarter of 2024 and household consumption increased 3.7 percent.

Taiwan could help industry after Trump warns of chip tariffs
Taiwan could help industry after Trump warns of chip tariffs
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Taiwan will consider supporting its domestic industry the government said Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump warned he will soon place tariffs on overseas-made semiconductor chips. Speaking at a Republican congressional retreat in Miami on Monday, Trump warned the United States will soon place tariffs on foreign-made semiconductor chips, pharmaceuticals and metals such as steel.