Thai May factory output falls 3.14% y/y, less than forecast
BANGKOK Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) in May dropped by a less than expected 3.14% from a year
2023-06-30 12:53
In workaholic Japan, 'job leaving agents' help people escape the awkwardness of quitting
In Japan, a nation reputed for loyalty to companies and lifetime employment, people who job-hop are often viewed as quitters
2023-06-30 12:25
Last Taboo for Hit Obesity Drug Is Asking When to Stop
Two years and more than a million prescriptions after Wegovy first went on sale, there’s one taboo question
2023-06-30 12:18
Oil heads for first monthly gain this year as supply tightens
By Arathy Somasekhar and Muyu Xu Oil prices edged higher on Friday with Brent poised for its first
2023-06-30 12:17
IMF reaches $3 billion staff-level agreement with Pakistan
Pakistan has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a crucial bailout that could help stabilize its flailing economy and lift the South Asian nation out of a crisis that has pushed millions to the brink.
2023-06-30 11:50
Survey shows China's manufacturing contracted in June as export orders decreased
A survey shows China’s factory activity contracted for another month in June as export orders decreased
2023-06-30 11:49
Singapore Bids Libor Farewell With Surge in SORA Derivatives
Singapore’s financial markets have rapidly switched to a new lending benchmark as the city-state joins the world in
2023-06-30 11:49
Global mergers and acquisitions plunge in Q2 but dealmakers see green shoots
By Anirban Sen and Andres Gonzalez NEW YORK/LONDON Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity fell 36% year-on-year in
2023-06-30 11:29
Spirit AeroSystems union workforce approves new contract, ending strike at Kansas plant
By Valerie Insinna WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Spirit AeroSystems said it would begin resuming operations at its plant in Wichita, Kansas, on
2023-06-30 10:58
Tokyo inflation points to broadening price pressure, tests dovish BOJ stance
By Takahiko Wada and Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Core inflation in Japan's capital perked up in June and remained above
2023-06-30 10:57
China's factory activity extends declines as demand weakens
By Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) -China's manufacturing activity contracted for a third straight month in June, albeit at a slower
2023-06-30 10:55
Yen weakens past key 145 per dollar level; yuan falls after China PMI data
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE The yen weakened past 145 per dollar on Friday, a level which kept speculators
2023-06-30 10:23