South Africa secures $200 million loan for Olifants water project
The New Development Bank financing covers Stage 1 of a bulk-water programme in Limpopo.
South African National Treasury
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South Africa moves transmission project bids to 2027
Treasury and the energy department shifted the final request for proposals after revising the first phase’s financing and procurement design.
South African National Treasury and Department of Electricity and Energy
South Korea plans to direct windfall tax revenue toward household support
Finance officials cited an additional KRW63.2 trillion in 2026 tax revenue and discussed using part of it to reduce bond issuance.
Republic of Korea Ministry of Finance and Economy
South Korean exports jump 83.5% in September provisional data
Imports rose 26.0%, leaving a $49.9 billion surplus; year-to-date exports topped $800 billion.
Korea Customs Service
Thailand reports 11-month cash deficit of 1.02 trillion baht
The Finance Ministry said revenue and spending both rose year on year in October–August, while borrowing financed most of the overall cash shortfall.
Thailand Ministry of Finance
UK banking sector CET1 ratio holds at 15.1% in Q2
BoE data show CET1 capital rose to £470 billion as risk-weighted assets reached £3.118 trillion.
Bank of England
UK corporate tax receipts rise 4% to £100.4 billion
HMRC estimates £94.2 billion in corporate tax liabilities for 2024–25.
HM Revenue & Customs
UK and devolved finance ministers discuss spending priorities ahead of Autumn Budget
The four governments also discussed fiscal pressures and preparations for the 2027 Spending Review.
HM Treasury
UK GDP grows 0.4% in July
Services, production and construction all expanded during the month, according to ONS’s early estimate.
Office for National Statistics
UK household spending rises 0.3% in second quarter
ONS attributes the largest contributions to clothing and footwear, restaurants and hotels, and housing.
Office for National Statistics
UK CPI inflation rises to 3.1% in August
The annual rate increased from 2.9%, with transport, especially motor fuels, making the largest upward contribution.
Office for National Statistics
BoE survey finds 95% confident in UK financial stability, AI concern rises
The H2 survey found confidence broadly unchanged while perceived high-impact event risk increased.
Bank of England
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