By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia will raise the minimum wage by 5.75% from July 1 as families grapple with soaring living costs, a decision that businesses and some economists say risks furth[...]
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June 2, 2023
Japan’s Q1 GDP growth seen revised up on strong capex: Reuters poll
By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s economy likely grew more than initially estimated in the first three months of this year, thanks to solid investments by manufacturers, a Reuter[...]
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South Korean inflation cools to 19-month low, core remains higher
By Jihoon Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s consumer inflation eased for a fourth consecutive month in May to the lowest in 19 months but core inflation remained elevated, clouding views on whe[...]
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Japan, South Korea finance ministers to hold next meeting on June 29
SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki and South Korean Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho will meet on June 29 in Tokyo for the next bilateral meeting, almost two months[...]
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Yellen urges new World Bank chief to ‘get the most’ from balance sheet
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday told incoming World Bank Group President Ajay Banga to “get the most out of the bank’s balance sheet[...]
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Marketmind: Finishing the week with a flurry
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever. Asian markets are looking for a positive end to the week on Friday following a solid rally on Wall Str[...]
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