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Japan’s factory output growth hits six-year high

Japan's factory output rebounded in April at the fastest pace in almost six years. The increase is adding to growing signs of improvement in Japan's economy.

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Japan’s factory output growth hits six-year high

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Indonesia moves ahead to take benefit from more investment grade rating

ByAPDWriterMaverickJAKARTA,May30(APD)–Indonesiatoimproveregulationsaimedatattractingmorepotentialforeigninvestorsafterthenationsecuredinvestmentgraderatingsfrom

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Economic Watch: Moody's downgrade flawed, market reaction muted

Moody's decision to downgrade China's credit ratings failed to take into account the distinctiveness of the Chinese economy, and is thus deeply flawed, economists said.

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Davos elite face cold reality of economic task

More than 2,500 political and business leaders are swarming into the small Alpine town of Davos, Switzerland-and it isn't for the skiing. They're looking for solutions.

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India's crackdown on cash imperils pivotal national tax reform

​Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's crackdown on the cash economy has shattered the consensus needed for a new national sales tax, plunging his boldest reform into limbo and threatening to entrench an economic slowdown.

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U.S. needs to consider spillover of its monetary policies

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 1.50-3.75 percent and indicated a faster rate hike pace next year, which triggered significant adjustments in global financial markets.

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Japan cuts GDP growth for third quarter

Japan's third-quarter GDP was weaker than thought with a 0.3 percent expansion, revised data showed Thursday, as slack corporate spending held back the world's number three economy.

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Euro falls as Italian leader quits after losing reform vote

The euro fell against the dollar and investors braced for a bumpy ride on Monday as Italy appeared headed for a period of political and financial turmoil.

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The Chinese dream continues to make a difference

​China is moving closer to its goal of building an all-round moderately prosperous society by 2020, inspired by the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

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Former German chancellor against defensive approach to Chinese investment

Former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has cautioned against a defensive approach to Chinese investment in Germany, saying that the German economy is dependent not only on foreign investment but also on foreign knowledge and know-how.

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China upholds open environment for digital economy, Vice Premier

China is committing to creating an open environment for digital economy and is willing to work with international community to discuss rules for digital economy-related issues, said Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang on Tuesday.

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Thai growth slows in 3rd qtr; 4th qtr clouded by king's death

Thailand’s economic growth slowed in the third quarter, data showed Monday, with fears of further pain to come in a nation plunged into mourning following the death of its long-serving King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

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APEC's quality growth, regional integration need China boost

With the theme of "Quality Growth and Human Development," the ongoing Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting needs China's initiatives to reach its goals.

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Li: Jobs, stability to be priority

Economy releasing new power to support growth amid global uncertainty, premier says

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Western Australia's economy slips from nation's strongest to weakest in two years

​The economy of Western Australia (WA), a state which relies heavily on its mining industry, has slipped from Australia's strongest to its weakest in two years, an economic survey has found.