Philippines jobless rate inched up to 4.3% in Dec 2022
In December, there were 2.2 million working-age Filipinos who were available for work and were actively looking for jobs, 43,000 more than the 2.18 million jobseekers in November.
Economic Affairs
China travellers in January still an eighth of pre-Covid levels: Tourism minister
Laying out a target for 0.8-1.0 million Chinese visitors this year, he noted that the January total came to about 25,000, compared to a pre-2020 monthly average that could…
Cambodia’s EU exports surge by one-quarter, pass $4 billion
According to the General Department of Customs and Excise, Germany was Cambodia’s largest EU trading partner in 2022, accounting for US$1.247 billion.
China’s travel companies foretell huge earnings
Data from a travel portal shows that orders for Lantern Festival trips in 2023 have increased by 56 percent year-on-year.
Loan accounts reach 1.54 million at end-2022: Cambodian credit bureau
Out of this, 79.43 percent comprised of personal finance loan accounts, while a much smaller share was recorded for credit card and mortgage loans.
Tokyo stocks buoyed further by Yen’s tumble
The news strengthened the view that the central bank will maintain its unprecedented easing regime.
Cambodian exports to Asean markets rise 13%
A report indicated that Cambodian exports to the nine countries rose by 13 per cent from $2.914 billion in 2021 to $3.297 billion last year.
Japanese tea companies eye overseas markets as domestic consumption declines
This rapid growth is thought to be related to the growing global trend toward health consciousness.
Hong Kong commerce chamber urges another round of consumption vouchers
The business chamber also urged the government to address labour shortages, especially among middle-ranked managers.
US Fed hike, inflation create rate-setting challenge for Bank of Korea
Concerns remain over the Bank of Korea's next rate decision remain because of the widening gap between Korea's key rate and the US'.