Island nations to boost funding access
A group of wealthy Caribbean nations is trying to shake up global finance in a way that would cut dependence…
Category: Economy
Japan core machinery orders down in April
TOKYO: Japan’s core machinery orders fell in April for the first time in three months, government data showed yesterday, due…
UK inflation to hit 2% for first time in three years
LONDON: UK inflation is expected to fall to the Bank of England’s (BoE) target for the first time in almost…
Elderly population offers economic opportunity for Vietnam govt
HANOI: The ageing population and the unique characteristics of the older cohort in Vietnam are golden opportunities for the country…
Seoul labour market and domestic demand
AMONG numerous indicators used to measure a certain aspect or aspects of economic activities, labour market statistics are widely known…
China industrial output cools, retail spending rises
Beijing: China’s industrial expansion slowed in May while retail spending beat forecasts in a sign that imbalances in the economic…
Beijing’s goal of 5% growth achieveable for this year
Beijing: The annual growth target of around 5% is a feasible goal, as China has the potential to take on…
Kiwi services sector slumps
WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s services sector, which makes up two-thirds of the economy, recorded its weakest level of activity in almost…
China’s economy is set for steady rebound in Q2
CHINA's economy is set to rebound steadily in the second quarter given steady demand recovery, resilient exports and a low…