Banks cut 5,500 branches across EU region in 2012
LONDON: Banks cut 5,500 branches across the European Union (EU) last year, 2.5 per cent of the total, leaving the…
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Some Egypt businesses thrive in crush of economic downturn
CAIRO: Egypt’s smaller companies have struggled since the uprising that pushed aside Hosni Mubarak in 2011. But in a few…
Singapore cuts trade outlook as China slowdown
SINGAPORE: Singapore lowered its forecast for exports this year as a slowing expansion in China crimps demand for the nation’s…
China to spend more to tackle dire pollution
BEIJING: China plans to accelerate investment in technology to save energy and tackle the dire pollution blamed for a series…
External environment remains challenge to positive growth
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite strong economic growth in recent times, the external environment remains a key challenge to Malaysia to maintain…
Stronger semiconductor sales in Asia Pacific, America cover up Japan’s poor performance
KUCHING: Global semiconductor sales remained in positive growth territory for the second consecutive month in June while book-to-bill ratio also…
Europe strengthens while Japan faces dilemma
Fundamental Outlook THE US shows recovery in demand amid falling stockpiles. Japan took up the challenge of deciding new…
Tin demand to pick up towards year-end, riding on electronic industry’s success
KUALA LUMPUR: The demand for tin, the main metal in solder and tinplates, is expected to pick up towards the…