Hong Kong’s January-March unemployment eases to 3.1%
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate eased to 3.1% in the January to March period, improving…
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Citigroup’s Asia Q1 wealth revenue jumps 20% amid new clients, investment gains
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Citigroup’s Asia wealth revenue surged 20% in the first quarter of 2023, backed by investment gains, insurance…
Thai central bank chief sees growth at 3.6% this year, inflation risks
By Kitiphong Thaichareon and Orathai Sriring BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s economy is still seen growing at 3.6% this year, driven…
Philippines sticks to its 5-year GDP growth targets on economic momentum
By Neil Jerome Morales MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines on Monday maintained its economic growth targets over the next five…
Factbox-What’s on the agenda at the South Korea-US summit?
By Ju-min Park (Reuters) – South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol will be seeking U.S. assurances on deterring North Korea…
HSBC investors hold talks as proxy advisors oppose Asia spinoff
LONDON (Reuters) -HSBC’s most vocal individual activist shareholder Ken Lui on Monday said he had spoken for the first time…
Singapore March core inflation rises 5%, slightly less than forecast
By Chen Lin SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s key consumer price gauge rose 5% in March, slightly lower than forecast, official…
Take Five: Into the thick of it
(Reuters) -Investors are gearing up for a busy week ahead, when the bulk of the S&P 500 components report earnings,…
Analysis-China rebound buoys hopes for stronger-than-expected US, Europe earnings
By Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) – A big splurge in spending in China after Beijing lifted COVID-19 lockdowns will help…
Factbox-Global offshore wind tenders including floating techology
By Susanna Twidale and Nina Chestney LONDON (Reuters) – Floating wind is viewed as the final frontier for offshore wind…