Iran war disruptions, Modi’s appeal to boost India’s hospitality sector
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Singapore reports lower-than-expected inflation for April at 1.8%
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AI wealth must benefit the public, South Korea’s deputy PM says
Bae Kyung-Hoon, South Korea’s science and ICT minister, speaks during a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony in Seoul,…
Japan core inflation softens to over four year low, weakening case for BOJ rate hike
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Central banks offload U.S. Treasurys; China holdings at 18-year low
The U.S. Treasury Department building in Washington. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images Foreign governments cut U.S.…
Japan economy grows at annualized rate of 2.1% in the first quarter, beating expectations
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China’s April economic data underwhelms, with retail sales growth slowing to lowest since 2022
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India April inflation rises for sixth straight month, below estimates
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China consumer, wholesale inflation tops estimates in April as Iran war drives energy costs higher
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Australia reports lower-than-expected first-quarter inflation — but price growth hits 2-year high
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 06: Pedestrians and shoppers move along George Street on December 06, 2024 in Sydney,…
China industrial profits jump 15.8% in March, fueled by AI and chip boom despite oil shock risks
Employees work on the production line of solar panels at a workshop of Jiangsu DMEGC New Energy Co.,…
Japan core inflation accelerates after five months as Iran war stokes energy worries
Customers check out vegetables and other groceries at a supermarket in Tokyo on June 20, 2025. Kazuhiro Nogi…