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Japan's economy shrinks annualized 7.1 pct in Q2

​Japanese government said Monday that Japan's economy, the world's third largest, shrank an annualized 7.1 percent in inflation-adjusted terms in the second quarter of 2014, the biggest drop in over five years.

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Japan's imported car sales down sharply in August

​Japan's new imported car sales in August, including those made abroad by Japanese automakers, plunged 10.2 percent on year to 21,514 units, local media reported Thursday.

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Ireland's August car sales up 32 pct year-on-year

​Ireland's car sales in August reached 4,873, up 32 percent, when compared to the same month of 2013, according to latest figures on Monday.

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Santos profit slides 24 pct despite record sales revenue

Australian oil and gas producer Santos announced a 24- percent drop in first-half net profit to 206 million Australian dollars (191 million U.S. dollars) on Friday despite a major boost in revenue.

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S.Korea's IPO, corporate debt sales hit this year's high

Companies' first sale of stocks, or initial public offering (IPO) and corporate debt sales in South Korea recorded the highest this year in July, leading to a more than 30 percent rise in direct corporate financing, financial watchdog data showed Thursday.

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HK retail sales fall 9.8 pct in April

Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department announced Tuesday that the value of the city's total retail sales decreased by 9.8 percent year on year to 38.8 billion U.S. dollars in April.

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China's auto industry booms amid challenges

China's automobile industry is booming on the back of strong domestic demand, but challenges remain due to a spate of governmental and environmental factors, experts warned.

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China's New Year market booms, luxury gift sales down

China's consumer market boomed during the first days of the Lunar New Year holiday despite falling luxury gift sales, according to the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Wednesday.

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HKTDC predicts holiday retail sales growth will continue in 2014

Holiday sales were up in both traditional and emerging markets around the world at the end of 2013, according to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council( HKTDC), which released its findings on Dec 31, 2013.

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China's auto sales, output hit record highs

China's automobile sales and output both hit new highs in November

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China opposes U.S. Senate committee legislation on Taiwan arms sales: FM

China on Thursday expressed opposition to a U.S. Congress committee's passage of a bill on arms sales to Taiwan.

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Delivery boom after singles' day

China's Singles' Day, held on Monday, is a celebration for people who have not yet found a partner. Now the annual event has become the country's most popular annual commercial holiday, creating an online sales storm. 

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Single's day sees spending spree

Chinese netizens clicked their way through a 24-hour online shopping frenzy on Monday.

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"Singles' Day" shopping spree for online retailers

Chinese netizens clicked their way through purchases during a 24-hour online shopping frenzy on Monday, highlighting a booming online retail sector amid massive discounts and record-breaking sales numbers.

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Singles Day promotions kindle China's spending power

Over 100 freighter aircraft and countless high-speed rail carriages and vehicles are gearing up to shuttle around Chinese cities for the shopping carnival of Singles Day on Monday.

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Exporters struggling against high New Zealand dollar: survey

New Zealand had a "two-speed economy" last month with exports struggling and domestic sales rising, the New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association ( NZMEA) said Friday.

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Japanese milk maker Meiji suspends formula sales in China

Japanese milk maker Meiji Dairies announced on Thursday the suspension of milk formula sales in China, due to fierce competition and rising costs.