China’s bank lending likely to surge in Sep. ’24 – Poll
China's new yuan loans likely experienced a significant increase in September 2024.
Egypt, Romania sign executive plan for agricultural co-operation
Egypt and Romania signed on Wednesday an executive plan for agricultural co-operation during joint technical…
IFC, Absa to fund African farmers with $50m trade facility
IFC and South Africa's Absa Group are partnering to provide a $50 million trade finance facility to Valency…
Pakistan’s expat remittances up in Sept. ’24
Pakistan received $2.8 billion in workers' remittances in September 2024, marking a 29 per cent increase from the…
Egypt, ILO partner to boost industrial productivity, working conditions
Egypt's Ministry of Industry and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) signed a document to enhance…
Taiwan’s producer price index drops 0.80% in Sep. ’24
Taiwan's Producer Price Index (PPI) dropped 0.80 per cent in September 2024 compared to the previous month.
Taiwan’s CPI up in Sept. ’24
Taiwan's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.11 per cent in September 2024 compared to the previous month.
Geopolitical conflict could cost global economy $14.5t over 5 years – Lloyd’s
The global economy could be exposed to $14.5 trillion worth of losses over a five-year period from a hypothetical…
S. Korea’s financial account posts $4.93b surplus in August ’24
South Korea's financial account recorded a net increase of $4.93 billion in August 2024, primarily driven by growth…
S. Korea’s current account surplus hit $6.6b in August ’24
South Korea's current account registered a surplus of $6.60 billion in August 2024, according to preliminary data…