Xinhua world economic news summary at 1230 GMT, June 30
BERLIN– Germany’s unemployment rate fell by 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous month and reached 5.7 percent in June, the Federal Employment Agency announced on Wednesday. LONDON– More than 800 Chinese enterprises have invested and set up businesses in Britain and the success of China- Britain cooperation serves as a guide for future efforts,…
BANGKOK — Thailand’s central bank said Wednesday that impacts from the third wave of COVID-19 outbreak became more apparent in May on the Thai economy.
Despite the government’s supportive measures, the country’s private consumption indicators continued to decline from the previous month in all spending categories, as economic activities, household income, and consumer confidence have deteriorated since the worst wave of outbreak so far began in April, the Bank of Thailand said on its website. (Thailand-COVID-19-Economy)
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BERLIN — Germany’s unemployment rate fell by 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous month and reached 5.7 percent in June, the Federal Employment Agency (BA) announced on Wednesday.
The number of unemployed in Germany fell by 74,000 compared to the previous month to around 2.614 million which was the largest drop measured in June in ten years, according to BA. (Germany-Unemployment)
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TOKYO — Japan’s industrial output in May decreased 5.9 percent compared to the previous month, dropping for the first time in three months, government statistics revealed Wednesday.
The drop occurred as vehicle makers and other manufacturers cut back on production amid a global chip shortage, according to government data. (Japan-Industrial Output)
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LONDON — More than 800 Chinese enterprises have invested and set up businesses in Britain and the success of China-Britain cooperation serves as a guide for future efforts, Chinese Ambassador to Britain Zheng Zeguang has said.
Delivering his keynote speech during the Online Exhibition of Achievements of Chinese Enterprises in Britain, which was held by the China Chamber of Commerce in the UK (CCCUK) on Monday, Zheng said China creates opportunities for Britain, rather than poses a threat. (UK-Economy-China) Enditem