TOKYO, Oct 24 Reuters Japan39;s factory activity contracted for the fourth straight month in October on subdued demand and weak orders, a privatesector survey showed on Thursday. The au Jibun Bank flash Japan manufacturing purchasing managers39; index PMI declined to 49.0 in October from 49.7 in September. The index stayed below the 50.0 threshold separating […]

Abu Dhabi, Dubai vie for investor attention Abu Dhabi has gained momentumsources Ease of regulations, sovereign wealth funds draw new firms to Abu Dhabi Dubai remains ahead with over 370 wealth managers and vibrant financial district as of endJune DUBAI, Oct 24 Reuters Abu Dhabi is emerging from Dubai39;s shadow as it attracts its own […]

BENGALURU, Oct 24 Reuters Growth in India39;s business activity picked up slightly in October after softening last month, led by stronger demand in the manufacturing sector, according to a survey that also showed job creation rose at the fastest pace since February 2006. HSBC39;s flash India Composite Purchasing Managers39; Index, compiled by SP Global, rose […]

BERLIN, Oct 24 Reuters India remains the driving force for German investments in the AsiaPacific region, according to a survey by the network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad AHK, seen exclusively by Reuters on Thursday. The AHK World Business Outlook, which surveyed around 820 member companies in the AsiaPacific and Greater China region, shows […]

S.Korea Q3 GDP 0.1 qq vs 0.5 forecast Exports fall for first time in nearly 2 years Central bank flags downgrade in GDP forecast SEOUL, Oct 24 Reuters South Korea39;s economy barely grew in the third quarter as consumer spending showed signs of recovery but exports declined, raising the chances for more stimulus to support […]