Sources said Kuwait raised crude oil production to 2.1 mln bpd in October, the highest level since the outbreak of the Iran war.

On Oct. 28 the National Data Administration convened a meeting of industry high-quality dataset chain-master units, instructing them to map artificial intelligence data needs and accelerate dataset development. Chain-master units were told to base work on their own needs, proactively identify upstream and downstream external demand, and follow a demand-led approach for precise dataset construction. They were directed to pilot benefit-sharing and commercial-return mechanisms, compile industry data maps, promote distributed aggregation of industry data and register datasets with the national dataset management service system. The administration also ordered establishment of application-driven data feedback loops to enable data return and iterative optimization, continuous user feedback and dynamic dataset updates, and stronger industry-chain coordination to broaden cooperation and build ecosystem capacity.

Pakistan October CPI rose 9.6% YoY.