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China's non-manufacturing activity slows in April, PMI shows
BEIJING, April 30 (Reuters) - China's non-manufacturing activity slowed in April, an official survey showed on Wednesday.The official non-manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI), which includes services and construction, slowed to 50.4 from 50.8 in March, according to the National Bur...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
China's manufacturing activity falls in April, PMI shows
BEIJING, April 30 (Reuters) - China's manufacturing activity contracted in April, an official survey showed on Wednesday, reversing two months of recovery and keeping alive calls for further stimulus as Donald Trump's 145% tariffs called time on producers front-loading shipments. The officia...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
China's NBS Manufacturing PMI contracts to 49 in April, Non-Manufacturing PMI dips to 50.4
China’s official Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) contracted to 49 in April, compared to March’s 50.5. The reading came in below the market consensus of 49.9 in the reported month.
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Wed, Apr 30
BREAKINGVIEWS-China’s automakers will lead a race to the bottom
By Katrina Hamlin HONG KONG, April 30 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Donald Trump’s global trade war is set to heat up competition outside the world’s two largest auto markets, China and the United States. Yet both the People’s Republic and Detroit will share in the pain.Washington had locked Chinese ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Japan's factory output slides as Trump tariffs jolt manufacturers
Japan March factory output -1.1% vs f'cast -0.4%Production environment remains highly uncertain, government saysU.S. tariffs rattle Japanese manufacturers, including auto By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, April 30 (Reuters) - Japan's factory output fell more than expected in March, dragged down ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
China adopts Private Economy Promotion Law, Xinhua reports
BEIJING, April 30 (Reuters) - China's top legislature on Wednesday passed the Private Economy Promotion Law, state news agency Xinhua reported.The law will take effect from May 20 and includes provisions on fair competition, access to investment and financing and rights protections.Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Trump Media announces new token launch and native crypto wallet in latest Shareholder letter
Trump Media unveils plans to launch a utility token and crypto wallet to monetize Truth Social and expand its streaming services. Markets react with a 10% drawdown on the Solana-hosted official TRUMP memecoin.Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 30
Grab Holdings' quarterly revenue beats expectations as spending remains strong
By Zaheer Kachwala April 29 (Reuters) - Grab Holdings GRAB.O beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, as the company benefited from strong spending on its ride-hailing and food delivery platform despite economic uncertainty. The company reported revenue of $773 million ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City to mark 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War
Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1975 when Saigon fellCelebrations include large parade, air showHanoi is now close to U.S., but ties strained by tariff threatsBy Minh Nguyen and Francesco Guarascio HO CHI MINH CITY, April 30 (Reuters) - Vietnam is celebrating the end of the Vietnam War on Wednesda...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
