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…
Category: Economy
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 economy is set for steady rebound in Q2
CHINA's economy is set to rebound steadily in the second quarter given steady demand recovery, resilient exports and a low…
BOJ chief Ueda signals chance of July rate hike
TOKYO: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank could raise interest rates next month depending on economic data…
Malaysia, China likely to discuss wide range of issues to enhance economic collaboration – experts
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and China are likely to discuss issues focusing on innovation and inclusiveness, alongside green energy and commodities to enhance investments…
Singapore’s May exports down 0.1% y/y, better than forecast
SINGAPORE: Singapore's non-oil domestic exports edged down 0.1% in May from the same month a year earlier, data on Tuesday…