Cairn says build cost inflation hits 2.5% due to Iran war
Housebuilder Cairn Homes said that while not weakening customer sentiment, the ongoing geopolitical volatility has impacted build cost…
Japan manufacturing PMI hits 4-year high but Middle East stockpiling masks fragile demand
Japan April manufacturing PMI 55.1 vs 51.6 in March, best since January 2022. Output fastest since Feb 2014…
Singapore’s labour market stays resilient amid ‘talent paradox’
“Job applications are heavily concentrated in functions such as accounting, logistics and operations, while hiring demand is shifting…
Southeast Asia’s second largest economy lowers economic growth forecast for 2026
By VNA  April 30, 2026 | 05:41 pm PT People buy street food at a market in Bangkok,…
Statistics Canada data show food insecurity remains at historic highs — Right To Food and frontline organizations call for urgent federal action
Toronto, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New data released by Statistics Canada shows persistent food insecurity across…
May meeting, RBA set for third straight hike as Hormuz closure drives inflation surge
Reuters poll: RBA to hike 25bps to 4.35% on May 5, say 30 of 33 economists. Over a…
NTUC to commit $37 million to help workers in 2026
SINGAPORE – The labour movement will commit $37 million in 2026 to help workers and their families. National…
Bank of England holds rates, details war inflation risks
The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold today and set out scenarios for the economic impact…
Turkish central bank says April inflation driven by energy, food
In last week’s policy meeting, the Turkish central bank suggested that inflation in April is being driven mainly…
Taiwan Blows Past Forecasts With Economic Growth at 39-Year High
(Bloomberg) — Taiwan’s economy grew at its fastest since 1987, overcoming disruptions caused by the war in Iran…
2025 BoG GH¢15.7bn loss was a peak, future results expected to improve – Atta Issah
The Majority in Parliament has expressed confidence that the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) expected 2025 loss of about…
2025 BoG GH¢15.7bn loss was a peak, future results expected to improve – Atta Issah
The Majority in Parliament has expressed confidence that the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) expected 2025 loss of about…