Keen competition a challenge for Bermaz Auto
PETALING JAYA: Bermaz Auto Bhd’s (BAuto) earnings are anticipated to come under pressure amid the surging competitive environment.
Paris loses crown as Europe’s biggest stock market to London
PARIS: France’s political upheaval has led the country to lose its spot as Europe’s biggest equity market, less than two…
Hydropower surge raises aluminium production
Beijing: China’s aluminum production hit a record last month as smelters brought back idled capacity, potentially setting up the market…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Arbitrage trade backfires as TSMC frenzy grows
Taipei: The long-favoured arbitrage strategy of buying Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s (TSMC) Taipei shares while shorting its US listing is…
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…