Pakistan bears largest share of rising MENAAP poverty
Pakistan accounts for about 48% of people living in extreme poverty across…
Asia-Pacific growth outlook lifted to 5% for 2026
Economic growth across developing Asia and the Pacific will moderate to 5.0%…
China keeps loan prime rates steady through September 2026
China left its benchmark lending rates unchanged in September, extending a period…
South Korea inflation quickens to 3.1% as costs climb
South Korea’s consumer prices rose 3.1% in August from a year earlier,…
Denmark inflation slips to 1.7% with core rate steady
Denmark's annual consumer price inflation eased to 1.7% in July from 1.9%…
South Korea heat wave drives fresh food prices higher
Fresh vegetable prices have surged in South Korea as prolonged extreme heat…
UAE economy extends global rise on strong 2026 data
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates entered 2026 with a strong run of…
Bank of Korea keeps rate at 2.5% for seventh hold
SEOUL: The Bank of Korea held its benchmark interest rate at 2.50% on Friday, extending…
Bank of Korea holds 2.5% rate and rolls out dot plot
SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.50%…
Bitcoin and crypto markets react to global $17.3 trillion oil shock
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