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Governor of People’s Bank of China Advocates Further Reduction of Commercial Banks’ RRR
The Governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has signaled an opportunity for further reduction in the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) of commercial banks, affirming the central bank’s commitment to utilizing monetary policy to bolster consumer prices. This move to potentially lower the RRR aligns with China’s broader economic strategy aimed at achieving a
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Egyptian Pound Plunges 26.5% Following Central Bank’s Currency Devaluation; Interest Rates Set to Soar to 27.25%
The Egyptian pound witnessed a significant depreciation, dropping by 26.5% after the country’s central bank announced a currency devaluation. This marks the fourth devaluation since the beginning of 2022, as the central bank moves to address economic challenges through substantial interest rate hikes. As of 3:35 p.m. today (March 6), the Egyptian pound plummeted to
Asian Stock Markets Close Uncertainly; Hang Seng Surges Over 2% on Tech Stocks
In today’s trading session, Asian stock markets closed with mixed sentiments, as investors remained cautious amid ongoing economic uncertainties. Notably, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index stood out, surging more than 2% fueled by strong buying in technology stocks. Here’s a breakdown of the key movements in major Asian markets: Overall, today’s trading session reflected a
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Germany Exceeds Export Expectations in January
In a positive development for the German economy, export sales surged beyond expectations in January 2024, driven by heightened demand from both the European Union (EU) and China, according to data released by the German Federal Statistical Office. The report revealed that German exports soared by 6.3% on a month-on-month basis in January, significantly surpassing
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Vietnam Aims to Train 50,000 Workers for Semiconductor Industry by 2030
Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment has unveiled ambitious plans to develop a skilled workforce of 50,000 individuals for the semiconductor industry by 2030. According to the National Innovation Center, the primary objective of this initiative is to ensure a sufficient pool of skilled labor to support the burgeoning semiconductor sector in Vietnam, potentially enabling
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Thai Food Processing Elevates Thailand to 12th Position Among World Food Exporters
The Thai food processing industry has propelled Thailand to the 12th position among global food exporters, according to Informa, the organizer of ProPak Asia 2024. Emphasizing sustainability as a dominant trend, Informa advises entrepreneurs to align with these trends by enhancing production standards to gain a competitive edge in international markets. Speaking at ProPak Asia
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Australia’s Retail Sales Bounce Back in January, Rising by 1.1%
According to the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), retail sales in Australia experienced a notable rebound in January 2024, rising by 1.1% month-on-month. This increase aligns closely with initial projections and marks a turnaround following a 2.1% contraction observed in December 2023. The Chief Statistician of the ABS highlighted the
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The World Bank Deems Thailand’s Current Interest Rates Suitable for the Circumstances
In a recent development, the World Bank, during an event held in Bangkok, has underscored that Thailand’s prevailing policy interest rate aligns well with the current economic conditions and is deemed moderate. According to insights shared by a Senior World Bank Economist for Thailand, the nation is grappling with a downward trend in inflation, characterized
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Thailand’s Border-Transit Trade Sees 2.5% Growth in January
In a significant development for Thailand’s trade landscape, the Director-General of the Department of Foreign Trade at the Ministry of Commerce has unveiled encouraging figures for border trade and cross-border transactions in January, marking a 2.5% growth compared to the same period last year. The total trade value surged to 141,164 million baht, representing a
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