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…
Category: Economy
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 May industrial output misses forecasts, retail sales a bright spot
BEIJING: China's May industrial output lagged expectations with the property sector still weak, adding pressure on Beijing for policy support…
Right time to resume FTA talks with EU
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is better positioned to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) this time…