Economy
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Asia
Malaysia’s economy grows faster than expected in Q3 on domestic demand
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter, with the central bank expecting buoyant domestic demand…
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Economy, foreign policy are key priorities in first 100 days in office, says Maldives’ President-elect Muizzu
One of his campaign promises rested heavily on a so-called “India Out” campaign, a call for India to get its…
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Asian stocks fall as China’s property pains weigh on sentiment
HONG KONG: Asian stocks fell on Thursday (Nov 16) pausing the heavy gains made this week, as fresh Chinese data…
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A fragile global economy at stake as US and China seek to cool tensions at APEC
WASHINGTON — The United States and China are the two global economic heavyweights. Combined, they produce more than 40% of…
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Shopping frenzy boosts US economic growth, but concerns over inflation and cost of living cast a shadow
American consumers love shopping, whether out of necessity or for pure enjoyment, and that has boded well for retailers and…
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US employers pulled back on hiring in October, adding 150,000 jobs
WASHINGTON — The nation’s employers scaled back their hiring in October, adding a modest but still decent 150,000 jobs, a…
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U.S. job openings rise slightly to 9.6 million, sign of continued strength in the job market
Employers posted 9.6 million job openings in September, up from 9.5 million in August and a sign that the U.S.…
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Cruise ships are no longer welcome in these European cities
Destinations struggling with overtourism are putting a stop to ships that bring toxic emissions and millions of passengers. ADVERTISEMENT Every…
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Retail sales up 0.7% in September as American consumers defy rising prices, interest
NEW YORK — Americans showed their steadfast resilience and kept spending online, at restaurants and other outlets in September even…
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IMF outlook worsens for a world economy left ‘limping’ by shocks like Russia’s war
The world economy has lost momentum from the impact of higher interest rates, the invasion of Ukraine and widening geopolitical…
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