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Growth in China’s services sector accelerates in May – official PMI

Activity in China's services sector expanded at a faster pace in May, official data showed on Monday, as domestic consumption continue to grow at a modest pace.

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Dollar near 2-month high vs yen, US inflation beats expectations

The dollar held near a two-month high against the yen on Monday after a key measure of U.S. inflation showed stronger price gains than expected, keeping alive expectations of an eventual tapering in the Federal Reserve's asset buying.

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Exclusive-US tyre maker Goodyear faces allegations of labour abuse in Malaysia, documents show

American tire manufacturer Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co is facing accusations of unpaid wages, unlawful overtime and threats to foreign workers at its Malaysian factory, according to court documents and complaints filed by workers.

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Asia shares look to rally for third week, focus on US jobs

Asian shares edged higher on Monday, looking to extend their recent rally to a third week should U.S. jobs figures show the expected revival in hiring in May and keep the global recovery on track.

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Japan April factory output rises 2.5per cent month/month – govt

Japan's factory output rose 2.5per cent in April, government data showed on Monday, compared with a median market forecast for a 4.1per cent increase.

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South Korea April factory output unexpectedly declines from March

South Korea's factory output in April unexpectedly declined from March but logged the fastest expansion in almost three years on a year-on-year basis compared to 2020's pandemic-impacted figures, government data showed on Monday.

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S Korea April factory output unexpectedly declines from March

South Korea's factory output in April unexpectedly declined from March but logged the fastest expansion in almost three years on a year-on-year basis compared to 2020's pandemic-impacted figures, government data showed on Monday.

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Commentary: The global minimum corporate tax rate is coming our way and will change how Singapore attracts MNCs

A more realistic global minimum corporate tax rate of 15 per cent may bring it closer to global acceptance and soften its negative impact on Singapore, but it would still require the country to rethink incentives for large MNCs, says NUS Business School’s Assoc Prof Simon Poh.

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Commentary: Brexit’s impact on London coming into focus after a few gloomy years

COVID-19 has confused the picture but signs point to how London is shifting away from being Europe’s principal offshore financial centre, says NatWest Group’s Howard Davies.

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StanChart aims to double its consumer client base by 2025, says top executive

STANDARD Chartered (StanChart) aims to double its global mass banking and affluent clients by 2025, with the growth powered in part by the burgeoning wealth in Asia, said a top executive from the bank.

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