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PM Chinh Advocates for Continued US Trade Talks to Secure Optimal Deal for Vietnam

Prime Minister Chinh emphasizes the importance of continuing trade negotiations with the U.S. to achieve a favorable deal, amidst new tariff policies. Efforts include implementing ...

Economy

Vietnam's Durian Exports Skyrocket: A Sweet Surge in Global Demand

Vietnam's durian exports have surged, with a 64.3% increase in frozen durian shipments. Plans are underway to ensure quality and safety through cadmium contamination mapping, aimin...

Economy

Swiss Economy Shows Resilient Growth with a 0.1% GDP Increase in Q2, Defying Market Expectations

Switzerland's GDP grew by 0.1% in Q2, exceeding market expectations, driven by the services sector despite industrial challenges. The SECO will release the final report in about 60...

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Japan's Industrial Output Surges by 2.1% in June, Exceeding Economic Forecasts

Japan's industrial production index increased by 2.1% in June, exceeding expectations with a 4.4% year-on-year growth. Shipments slightly declined month-on-month but rose annually,...

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Penang Farmers Encouraged to Join Durian Tracking System for Superior Local Varieties

Penang urges farmers to register local durian varieties under a new tracking system, highlighting their superior taste over Black Thorn. The initiative aims to ensure quality and a...

Economy

Japan's Economy Shows Signs of Recovery with a 0.3% Growth in Q2 2025

Japan's economy grew by 0.3% in Q2 2025, showing signs of recovery from zero growth in the previous quarter. Annualized GDP rose by 1%, with the GDP deflator increasing by 3% year-...

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China's Unemployment Rate Climbs to 5.2% in July, Reflecting Economic Challenges

China's urban unemployment rate rose to 5.2% in July, a 0.2% increase from June, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics. The rate was consistent with last year's figure f...

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China's Industrial Sector Soars: A 5.7% Surge in July Signals Robust Growth

China's industrial production rose by 5.7% year on year in July, with equipment and high-tech manufacturing sectors showing significant growth. The first half of the year saw a 6.3...