Global Economy, Growth
Top 20 APAC banks see 4.3% revenue growth in 2023 amid economic recovery, finds GlobalData
According to GlobalData, only three APAC banks were able to record more than 20% revenue growth in 2023, and all three of them were from Japan: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (33.7%), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial (24.1%), and Mizuho Financial Group (20.1%).
Global Economy Will Grow More Than Expected, UN Report Says
An update to January forecasts suggests the world's economic growth rate will hit 2.7 percent in 2024, thanks to a better U.S. outlook and improved prospects for some larger emerging economies.
UN Reports Improved Prospects for the World Economy and Forecasts 2.7% Growth in 2024
The United Nations is reporting improved economic prospects since its January forecast for the global economy, pointing to a better outlook in the United States and several large emerging economies including Brazil,
Global economy to grow 2.7% in 2024 as major economies avoid severe downturn: UN report
The growth rate of the world economy is expected to remain around 2.7 per cent in 2024, and 2.8 per cent in 2025, according to the World Economic Situation and Prospects report released by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of United nations.
Report shows global economic growth improves but 'downsides' lurk
The global economic picture has improved since January, but vulnerabilities remain, the mid-year update of the World Economic Situation and Prospects report published on Thursday has revealed.The world economy is forecast to grow by 2.
Kenya’s Economic Growth of 5.6% in 2023 Fastest in Two Years
Kenya’s economy accelerated at its fastest pace in two years in line with the government’s own estimate, powered by a ...
Chile’s Economic Growth Rebounds as Consumption Powers Recovery
Chile’s economic growth rebounded at the start of the year on the back of stronger consumption as lower inflation and falling ...
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Economic growth target achievable –DOF exec
BAGUIO CITY – The government's economic growth target is achievable this year, a Department of Finance (DOF) official said ...
Thailand’s Economic Growth Slows Even as It Beats Estimate
Thailand’s economy grew better-than-expected in the first quarter, fueled by tourism and private consumption, easing urgency ...
Thai Q1 economic growth likely muted as exports, demand falter - Reuters poll
Growth in Thailand's economy was likely subdued in the quarter through March despite solid tourist arrivals, hampered by weak ...
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Empowering Women Could Boost Fertility, Economic Growth in Japan and Korea
Creating a supportive environment for women through family-friendly policies, flexible labor markets, and progressive social ...
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Top Political Waves: Accusations, Voter Turnout, and Economic Growth
Catch up on the latest political sparks with accusations flying high, record voter turnout in Baramulla, and an optimistic economic forecast from the RBI. From local violence to high-profile visits ...
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Kenya's economic growth accelerates to 5.6% in 2023
"Last year it shot to 7% (growth)," Macdonald Obudho, the director general of the statistics office, told an event to ...
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To boost Philly’s economic growth, city funds English classes for immigrants
Immigration finally began booming again in the 1990s, and the new arrivals are credited with the city’s population increase of recent decades. Immigrants now make up 15.7% percent of Philadelphians, ...
Russian Economic Growth Accelerates In First Quarter
Russia's economy expanded by 5.4 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, the Rosstat state statistics agency said Friday, as military spending on the Ukraine offensive boosts growth.
Israel Q1 economic growth rebounds 14.1%, lifted by shopping, building
Israelis resumed shopping and businesses invested in residential housing in the first three months of 2024, leading to a ...
Thailand's First-Quarter GDP Shows Growth But Also Challenges Ahead -- Update
By Kosaku Narioka and Fabiana Negrin Ochoa Thailand's economy grew in the first quarter as private consumption and tourism helped counter weakness in ...