Asia & Pacific
South Korea's Births Keep Falling in February
TEHRAN (ANA)- South Korea's births kept falling in February, fueling worry about a continued slide in the Asian country's population, statistical office data showed.
IMF: Brunei's Economy to Grow 2.4 Percent in 2024
TEHRAN (ANA)- The Brunei's economy is projected to grow 2.4 percent in 2024 and 2.5 percent next year, according to the latest report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Malaysia Eyes Creation of 900 Startups by 2026 via AI Sandbox Program
TEHRAN (ANA)- Malaysia is eyeing the creation of 900 startups by 2026 via its artificial intelligence (AI) sandbox program.
Australian Energy Minister Announces Largest Renewable Project Tender
TEHRAN (ANA)- Australian governments have struck a deal to significantly boost the nation's renewable electricity generation capacity.
Singapore's Economy Up 2.7 Percent in Q1
TEHRAN (ANA)- The Singapore economy grew by 2.7 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2024, faster than the 2.2 percent growth in the previous quarter, according to advance estimates issued by the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
China's Annual Inflation below Market Expectation in March
TEHRAN (ANA)- Annual inflation in China fell short of market expectations last month with a reading of 0.1%, local media reported.
Vietnam's Banking Credit Grows 1 Percent in Q1
TEHRAN (ANA)- Vietnam's banking credit grew by 1 percent to 13.79 quadrillion Vietnamese dong (552.4 billion U.S. dollars) in the first three months of 2024, VnExpress reported, citing the State Bank of Vietnam.
South Korea's Jobless Claims Fall 9.1 Percent in March
TEHRAN (ANA)- South Korea's jobless claims fell last month due to lower demand in the education service, the manufacturing and the wholesale and retail sectors, labor ministry data showed.
Japan Books 17.4 Billion USD Current Account Surplus in February
TEHRAN (ANA)- Japan logged a current account surplus of 2.64 trillion yen (about 17.4 billion U.S. dollars) in February, said a government report.
Indonesia's Inflation Increases to 3.05 Percent in March
TEHRAN (ANA)- Indonesia reported a 3.05 percent year-on-year increase in inflation in March, which remained within the 1.5 percent to 3.5 percent goal range set by the central bank.
