TOKYO -- Trade between emerging Asia and the Gulf nations will grow about 60% to $578 billion by 2030, according to a report released last week, reflecting their increasingly closer relationships amid a changing geopolitical landscape.
U.K. think tank says 'uptick in political engagement' boosts economic ties
Containers at Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi. An uptick in political engagement between key Asian and Gulf economies noted by experts is expected to result in tangible deals that will drive trade growth. © Reuters
TOKYO -- Trade between emerging Asia and the Gulf nations will grow about 60% to $578 billion by 2030, according to a report released last week, reflecting their increasingly closer relationships amid a changing geopolitical landscape.