Malaysia’s manufacturing PMI rises to 49.0 in April, suggesting improved GDP growth – S&P Global
KUALA LUMPUR: The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 49.0 in April from 48.4…
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Japan’s factory activity shrinks at a slower pace
Japan’s factory activity shrank at a slower pace in April as declines in output and new orders eased, a private-sector…
Domestic demand to galvanise GDP in 2Q
China’s manufacturing activity expanded for the second consecutive month in April, official survey results showed, pointing to a modest recovery…
China eyes closer economic links with Gulf countries
Amid shifting global dynamics, China and the Gulf states are forging deeper economic connections, particularly in renewable energy, financial markets,…
US weekly jobless claims unchanged; layoffs decline in April
WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits held steady at lower levels last week as the…
Indonesia’s inflation rate eases slightly in April
JAKARTA: Indonesia's annual inflation rate cooled slightly in April as pressure from some food prices eased as the harvest season…
Singapore retrenchments fall for second straight quarter
Retrenchments in Singapore fell for the second straight quarter while the hiring outlook improved, according to preliminary first-quarter labour market…
Yen clings to gains after suspected intervention
The yen struggled to hold its line against the US dollar yesterday after making sharp gains the previous day sparked…
Japan’s factory output records weakest quarter since pandemic
Japan’s factory output rebounded in March from a dismal start to the year, with the quarterly figure registering the weakest…