economy

North Korea reforming economy while denying change

by Sebastien Berger Agence France Presse PYONGYANG, North Korea (AFP) -- On the side-streets of Pyongyang, small traders sell vegetables from…

Macron targets Le Pen over economy in French presidential debate

by Gina Doggett / Adam Plowright PARIS, FRANCE (AFP) -- French presidential frontrunner Emmanuel Macron attacked far-right leader Marine Le Pen over…

Japan business confidence rises again

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Confidence among Japan's biggest manufacturers has risen for the second straight quarter, a key central bank…

Britain’s new coin goes into circulation

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Britain's new £1 coin with the symbols of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland goes…

China’s Li in Australia trade talks amid Trump fears

CANBERRA, Australia (AFP) -- Australia urged China Thursday to press ahead with economic reforms as Premier Li Keqiang began a…

British inflation surges to 2.3%

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- British annual inflation jumped in February to the highest level in almost three and a…

Assets in Panama banks reach record level despite ‘Panama Papers’

PANAMA CITY, Panama (AFP) -- Banks based in Panama managed a record level of assets last year -- $121 billion…

Bank of Japan gives upbeat assessment of Japan economy

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's central bank gave an upbeat assessment of the world's number three economy on Thursday, but…

DOF wants to revive Pantawid Pasada program

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) -- The Department of Finance (DOF) is eyeing the revival of the Pantawid Pasada Program for…

PH secures economic priorities in ASEAN

PARAÑAQUE CITY, March 11 (PIA) — The Philippines successfully advocated its trade priorities in ASEAN as the country’s hosting of…

China producer prices jump 7.8% in February: govt

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Prices for goods at the factory gate in China rose for the sixth straight month in…

Japan’s economy grows revised 0.3% in Q4

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's economy expanded by a revised 0.3 percent in the last quarter of 2016, government data…

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