World Economy

German unemployment falls less than forecast in April

Berlin - German unemployment fell less than expected in April, data released Wednesday showed, amid signs of slowing growth in Europe's biggest economy.

Bank of Japan keeps interest rate unchanged at 0.5 per cent

Tokyo - Bank of JapanThe Bank of Japan (BOJ) decided on Wednesday to keep its key interest

British house prices fall in sign of weakening economy

London - British house prices fall in sign of weakening economy

Japan's jobless rate falls to 10-year low in fiscal 2007

EconomyTokyo  - Japan's jobless rate hit a 10-year low at 3.8 per cent in the past fiscal year, w

Japan's March industrial output down 3.1 per cent

Tokyo  - Japan's industrial output fell 3.1 per cent in seasonally adjusted terms in March, compared to the previous month, the government said Wednesday.

Taiwan's Qisda posts first-quarter revenues up by 23 per cent

BenQTaipei - Taiwanese electronics giant Qisda, formerly called BenQ, saw its first-quarter revenues surge 2

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