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China stocks lead losses in Asia as manufacturing slows and Singapore grows
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China stocks lead losses in Asia as manufacturing slows and Singapore grows

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Asian markets displayed mixed performance on Thursday as trading resumed after the New Year holiday, with Chinese stocks leading losses amid weaker manufacturing data. Meanwhile, Singapore reported accelerated economic growth for 2024, signaling resilience despite...
Japan approves record $730 billion budget for fiscal year 2025
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Japan approves record $730 billion budget for fiscal year 2025

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Japan’s government has approved a record 115.54 trillion yen ($730 billion) draft budget for fiscal year 2025. The new budget, set to begin in April 2025, surpasses the previous record of 114.38 trillion yen established...
Global rice prices skyrocket, reaching highest level since 2011
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Global rice prices skyrocket, reaching highest level since 2011

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In July, the World Rice Price Index soared to a near 12-year high, according to the United Nations food agency. The index climbed 2.8% from June to its highest level since September 2011. The increase...