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Myanmar Junta Stashes Cash Leaving Banks Empty, People Moneyless
Millions are expected to go hungry in the coming months, the United Nations' World Food Program said in an analysis. Millions are expected to go hungry in the coming months, the United Nations' World Food Program said in an analysis. -
U.S. Job Openings Rebound As More Companies Reopen
Job openings in the U.S. grew to a record 8.12 million in March. Job openings in the U.S. grew to a record 8.12 million in March. -
Southeast Asia Economies Show Heartbeat: Data
Suffering economies are starting to recover from the effects of the worldwide pandemic that killed indicators in the past year. Suffering economies are starting to recover from the effects of the worldwide pandemic that killed indicators in the past year. -
Mainland China Population Increased 5.38% To 1.41 Billion In Past Decade: Census
"It doesn't take published census data to determine China is facing a massive drop in births." "It doesn't take published census data to determine China is facing a massive drop in births." -
China CPI 0.9% On Year In April, PPI 6.8%; Might Hinder Economic Advance
The CPI rate was the highest since September and the result of a faster increase in costs of nonfood goods. The CPI rate was the highest since September and the result of a faster increase in costs of nonfood goods. -
Australia Business Confidence Flying High Ahead Of Tuesday’s Budget
By sector, large increases were seen in mining and the service sectors with finance, business and property now the strongest. By sector, large increases were seen in mining and the service sectors with finance, business and property now the strongest. -
China Calls On Australia To Shake Off 'Cold War' Mentality
The China government is officially ending economic talks with Australia. The China government is officially ending economic talks with Australia. -
Heads Up Down Under: RBA Treads Water With Its Economic Lifeguards
RBA Gov. Philip Lowe says Australia's economic recovery has been stronger than expected but the bank isn't considering lifting the cash rate. RBA Gov. Philip Lowe says Australia's economic recovery has been stronger than expected but the bank isn't considering lifting the cash rate. -
New Zealand's Ardern Says It is 'Harder To Reconcile' Some Of China's Policy Stances
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she hopes relations with China will remain strong. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she hopes relations with China will remain strong. -
Tissue Paper, Cereal And Diapers: The Cost Of Living Is Going Up
Companies plan to raise prices later this year, citing pandemic disruptions. Companies plan to raise prices later this year, citing pandemic disruptions.