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
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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
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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
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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)
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Ukrainian student's love of dance recorded in music video
Anastasiia Limarenko says dancing helped her adjust to life in England and cope with leaving Ukraine.
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US business borrowing for equipment up 1% in May, ELFA survey shows
U.S. companies borrowed 1% more in May compared to a year earlier to finance equipment investments, industry body
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US business activity growth slows in June but services keep humming along
By Dan Burns U.S. business activity fell to a three-month low in June as services growth eased for
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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