Why chaos in Russia could spell trouble for the global economy
After the pandemic and war in Ukraine, and the inflation shock that followed, the global economy is in a precarious state. The last thing it needs right now is another nasty surprise.
2023-06-25 23:47
Pakistan's parliament approves revised budget to clinch IMF deal
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD Pakistan's parliament on Sunday approved the government's 2023-24 budget which was revised to meet
2023-06-25 20:46
Thai rates still low, tightening to be gradual, says central bank official
BANGKOK Thailand's policy interest rate remains low and further tightening will be gradual to curb inflation risks as
2023-06-25 20:22
China must act fast to bolster recovery, says senior economic official
BEIJING China needs to step up measures as soon as possible to bolster a faltering post-COVID recovery in
2023-06-25 20:21
Pakistan reviews FY2024 budget as last ditch effort to clinch IMF deal
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD Pakistan introduced a number of changes to its fiscal 2024 budget on Saturday, said
2023-06-24 20:23
Vietnam to extend VAT cut until year-end to prop up slowing economy
HANOI Vietnamese lawmakers on Saturday approved a government plan to extend a reduction in value added tax (VAT)
2023-06-24 18:21
UK economy stumbles but price pressures remain high -flash PMI
LONDON Britain's economy showed signs of a slowdown this month but inflation pressures stayed high, according to a
2023-06-23 16:50
German services sector growth eases in June, manufacturing slumps -flash PMI
BERLIN German business activity slowed notably this month as growth in the services sector decelerated and a slump
2023-06-23 15:57
UK shoppers boost spending again despite inflation's squeeze
LONDON British retail sales unexpectedly rose in May from April, suggesting most consumers were coping with high inflation's
2023-06-23 14:16
Singapore May core inflation rises 4.7% y/y, matches forecast
SINGAPORE Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 4.7% year-on-year in May, official data showed on Friday. The May
2023-06-23 13:17
BOJ tankan Q2 factory mood likely perked up for first time since 2021: Reuters poll
By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO Japan's factory sentiment likely improved in the second quarter for the first time since
2023-06-23 11:54
Japan's factory activity hampered by weak demand - PMI
TOKYO - Japan's manufacturing activity fell back into contraction in June and service sector growth slowed for the first time
2023-06-23 08:58