Japan's New Rice Price Surges 48 Percent in September
TEHRAN (ANA)- The average price of newly harvested rice in Japan has surged 48 percent in September from a year earlier amid higher production costs as well as stronger market demand following a shortage, local media reported.
Russia Sees 37 Percent Rise in New Car Sales in September
TEHRAN (ANA)- Russia's new passenger car sales reached 150,900 units in September, a year-on-year increase of 37 percent, according to data from Russia's analytical agency Autostat.
Malaysia's Producer Price Index Down 1.9 Percent in 2023
TEHRAN (ANA)- Malaysia's producer price index for local production decreased by 1.9 percent year-on-year in 2023 mainly due to the contraction in agriculture, forestry and fishing by 13.8 percent, official data showed.
Vietnam's Coffee Exports in 9 Months Exceed Last Year's Turnover
TEHRAN (ANA)- Vietnam's coffee exports brought home nearly 4.4 billion U.S. dollars in the first nine months of this year, exceeding the turnover of the whole 2023, VnExpress reported, citing the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Philippine Inflation Rate Falls to 1.9 Percent in September
TEHRAN (ANA)- The Philippines' annual inflation rate eased to a four-year low of 1.9 percent in September 2024 from 3.3 percent in August 2024, marking the lowest level since May 2020, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.
Vietnam's Stock Market Likely to Reach 9 Million Accounts by 2025
TEHRAN (ANA)- Vietnam is on track to reach 9 million stock trading accounts by 2025 and 11 million by 2030, Vietnam News Agency reported, citing the CEO of Vietnam Report JSC Vu Dang Vinh.
Colder Winter Expected across Most of Mongolia
TEHRAN (ANA)- Most parts of Mongolia are predicted to experience colder temperatures than the long-term average during the upcoming winter, according to the National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring
Russia's Share of Payments in Rubles for Export Approaches 40%
TEHRAN (ANA)- Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the share of the ruble in export payments increased almost threefold to 39% from 2021 to 2023.
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
TEHRAN (ANA)- South Korea's births rebounded in July despite lingering worry about the Asian country's population fall, statistical office data showed.