The Istanbul Municipal Government in Turkey has announced that it will invest US$1 billion in urban infrastructure improvements over the next five years.

JPMorgan Chase: Raise the target price of Baidu (BIDU.O) from $185 to $215.

According to relevant lawyers, a Pakistani court ordered the summons of detained former Prime Minister Imran Khan on November 28 in a state secrets case.

Market news: French President Macron will announce that Novo Nordisk will invest 2.1 billion euros in France.

Central Bank of Kazakhstan: Inflation is expected to slow down in the coming months.

Market news: The Istanbul Municipal Government received approval to issue bonds of up to US$715.2 million.

JPMorgan Chase: Increased UK GDP growth forecast for 2024 from 0.2% to 0.4%.

New Zealand Prime Minister-elect Lukeson: Hopes to be sworn in next Monday.

Federation of Thai Industries: Thailand’s domestic car sales fell 8.75% year-on-year in October.

According to AFP: U.S. warships intercepted multiple attack drones launched from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen on Thursday in the Red Sea, U.S. Central Command said.

New Zealand Prime Minister-elect Luxon: The government formation signing ceremony will be held on Friday.

New Zealand Prime Minister-elect Luxon: Negotiations on forming the New Zealand government have ended.

Governor of the Bank of Thailand: Supervision of financial institutions must be flexible and risk-oriented.

Bank of Thailand Governor: There is a need for monetary and fiscal policy space.

Bank of Thailand Governor: Will ensure the resilience of economic growth.

Thai Prime Minister: Government plans to release borrowing bill to increase transparency.

Thailand’s Prime Minister: Water management measures will be announced in February next year.

Thai Prime Minister: In the economic crisis, solving the debt problem is the key.

Malaysia has maintained crude palm oil export tariffs at 8.0% in December.