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South Korea's Jobless Claims Fall in June

South Korea's Jobless Claims Fall in June

TEHRAN (ANA)- South Korea's jobless claims fell in three months due to lower demand in the manufacturing, the education service and the wholesale and retail sectors, labor ministry data showed.
Vietnam's Steel Industry Set to Increase 7-8 Percent in 2024

Vietnam's Steel Industry Set to Increase 7-8 Percent in 2024

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Vietnam's domestic steel industry is seeing a positive growth trend and projected to increase by 7-8 percent this year, Vietnam News reported, citing the Vietnam Steel Association.
Survey: Record Number of Japanese Living Alone

Survey: Record Number of Japanese Living Alone

TEHRAN (ANA)- Japan saw a record number of people living alone last year, while households with children under the age of 18 reached an all-time low, a government survey showed.
Corporate Bankruptcies in Japan Hit Decade High amid Inflation, Labor Shortages

Corporate Bankruptcies in Japan Hit Decade High amid Inflation, Labor Shortages

TEHRAN (ANA)- The first half of 2024 saw a significant increase in corporate bankruptcies across Japan, marking the highest level in a decade, a local credit research company reported.
Cambodia Approves Investment Projects Worth 3.25 Billion USD in H1

Cambodia Approves Investment Projects Worth 3.25 Billion USD in H1

TEHRAN (ANA)- Cambodia attracted fixed-asset investment of 3.25 billion U.S. dollars in the first half (H1) of 2024, surging 195 percent from 1.1 billion dollars in the same period last year, said a Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC)'s report released.
Vietnamese Real Estate to Prosper in 2025

Vietnamese Real Estate to Prosper in 2025

TEHRAN (ANA)- The period of Vietnamese real estate's prosperity will last from the second to the fourth quarter of 2025, Vietnam News reported, citing Nguyen Quoc Anh, deputy general director of the property listing platform Batdongsan.com as saying.
Thailand's Headline Inflation Eases in June

Thailand's Headline Inflation Eases in June

TEHRAN (ANA)- Thailand's headline inflation growth eased in June due to softening food prices and the impact from the low base price of electricity has ended, official data showed.
Japan's Jobless Rate Unchanged in May at 2.6 Percent

Japan's Jobless Rate Unchanged in May at 2.6 Percent

TEHRAN (ANA)- Japan's unemployment rate remained at 2.6 percent in May for the fourth consecutive month, government data showed.
India's 8-Core Industries Production Rise by 6.3 Percent in May

India's 8-Core Industries Production Rise by 6.3 Percent in May

TEHRAN (ANA)- India's eight-core industries, cement, coal, crude oil, electricity, fertilizers, natural gas, refinery products and steel, registered a combined growth of 6.3 percent in May, as compared to the same month last year, according to the data released by the country's Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Inflation in Sri Lanka Capital Increases in June

Inflation in Sri Lanka Capital Increases in June

TEHRAN (ANA)- The inflation in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo urban area increased to 1.7 percent in June from 0.9 percent in May, according to the Department of Census and Statistics.
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