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Japan Logs Record 3.14 Million Foreign Visitors in June

Japan Logs Record 3.14 Million Foreign Visitors in June

TEHRAN (ANA)- Japan logged 3,135,600 foreign visitors in June, the highest number ever recorded for a single month, government data has showed.
Cambodia's Trade with ASEAN Up 11.6 Percent in H1 2024

Cambodia's Trade with ASEAN Up 11.6 Percent in H1 2024

TEHRAN (ANA)- Cambodia's trade with its fellow ASEAN member states hit 7.96 billion U.S. dollars during the first half of 2024, up 11.6 percent from 7.13 billion dollars over the same period 2023, said a report from the Ministry of Commerce.
Vietnam's Pepper Exports Up 30 Percent in H1

Vietnam's Pepper Exports Up 30 Percent in H1

TEHRAN (ANA)- Vietnam has shipped abroad 142,586 tons of pepper worth 634.2 million U.S. dollars in the first six months of 2024, down 6.8 percent in volume but up 30.5 percent in value over the same period last year, Vietnam News Agency cited the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association as saying.
Sri Lanka Reaches Annual Investment Goals in 6 Months in 2024

Sri Lanka Reaches Annual Investment Goals in 6 Months in 2024

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Sri Lankan government has signed 35 investment agreements so far in 2024 and the Ministry of Investment Promotion has already met the annual investment target set by the Ministry of Finance, State Minister of Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama said.
Malaysia's Manufacturing Sales Up 5.5 Percent in May

Malaysia's Manufacturing Sales Up 5.5 Percent in May

TEHRAN (ANA)- Malaysia's manufacturing sales grew 5.5 percent year on year to 154.9 billion ringgit (33.16 billion U.S. dollars) in May, official data showed.
India's Industrial Production Grows 5.9 Percent in May

India's Industrial Production Grows 5.9 Percent in May

TEHRAN (ANA)- India's factory activity growth, determined by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), grew 5.9 percent in May, government data showed.
Philippines' Unemployment Rate Up to 4.1 Percent in May

Philippines' Unemployment Rate Up to 4.1 Percent in May

TEHRAN (ANA)- The unemployment rate in the Philippines increased to 4.1 percent in May from 4 percent in April, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.
Foreigners Buy South Korean Stocks for 8th Month in June

Foreigners Buy South Korean Stocks for 8th Month in June

TEHRAN (ANA)- Foreign investors bought South Korean stocks for the eighth successive month due to the government's ban on stock short-selling, financial watchdog data showed.
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.
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