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ASEAN-Japan Summit 2024: Strengthening Ties

VIENTIANE – In a significant move to enhance regional cooperation, the 27th ASEAN-Japan Summit, held on October 10th, in Vientiane, marked a milestone in diplomatic relations between Japan and the Southeast Asian nations. Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru of Japan, in … Continue reading ASEAN-Japan Summit 2024: Strengthening Ties

China’s manufacturing PMI drops to 50.5 pct in January

Beijing – China’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for the manufacturing sector dropped to five-month low to 50.5 percent in January, according to official data released on Saturday. January continued December’s decline and marked the lowest factory activity since August 2013, … Continue reading China’s manufacturing PMI drops to 50.5 pct in January