ADB Lowers Growth Forecast for Southeast Asia in Current Year

ADB Lowers Growth Forecast for Southeast Asia in Current Year

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has slightly lowered its gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for Southeast Asia this year to 4.5 percent from 4.6 percent projected in April, but maintained its 2025 forecast at 4.7 percent, according to its updated Asian Development Outlook.
South Korea's Births Rebound in July

South Korea's Births Rebound in July

TEHRAN (ANA)- South Korea's births rebounded in July despite lingering worry about the Asian country's population fall, statistical office data showed.
Indonesia to Speed Up Energy Transition with Updated Biodiesel Plan

Indonesia to Speed Up Energy Transition with Updated Biodiesel Plan

TEHRAN (ANA)- Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has said the country was ready to implement the 40 percent biodiesel plan from Jan. 1, 2025 to speed up energy transition.
ADB Retains Cambodia's Growth Forecast at 5.8 Percent in 2024

ADB Retains Cambodia's Growth Forecast at 5.8 Percent in 2024

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has maintained its growth forecast for Cambodia at 5.8 percent for 2024 and 6 percent for 2025, according to its latest outlook released.
Australian Inflation Falls to 3-Year Low

Australian Inflation Falls to 3-Year Low

TEHRAN (ANA)- Australia's annual inflation rate has fallen to its lowest level in three years.
South Korea's Population Mobility Hits 48-Year Low in August

South Korea's Population Mobility Hits 48-Year Low in August

TEHRAN (ANA)- South Korea's population mobility hit the lowest August figure in 48 years on the back of the aging population and the sluggish housing market, statistical office data showed.
South Korea's ICT Export Rises for 10th Month in August

South Korea's ICT Export Rises for 10th Month in August

TEHRAN (ANA)- South Korea's export of information and communications technology (ICT) products rose for the 10th consecutive month, government data showed.
South Korean Gov't Sees Signs of Economic Recovery for 5th Month

South Korean Gov't Sees Signs of Economic Recovery for 5th Month

TEHRAN (ANA)- South Korea's finance ministry saw signs of economic recovery for the fifth consecutive month thanks to robust export and manufacturing production.
IMF Sees Early Signs of Economic Recovery in Nepal

IMF Sees Early Signs of Economic Recovery in Nepal

TEHRAN (ANA)- Nepal's economy is showing early signs of recovery, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.
Number of Foreign Tourists Visiting Russia in August Highest in 2 Years

Number of Foreign Tourists Visiting Russia in August Highest in 2 Years

TEHRAN (ANA)- Russia in August received 1.05 million foreign tourists, the most in two years, according to the Federal State Statistics Service of Russia (Rosstat).
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