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Asia’s factories squeezed by higher prices, weak demand

Asia's factories squeezed by higher prices, weak demand

Asia’s factories struggled for momentum in July as China’s strict Covid restrictions and flagging global demand slowed production, although early signs red-hot inflation may be peaking provided some optimism for firms squeezed by prices. A series of purchasing managers’ indexes (PMI) for July released on Monday showed new orders falling …

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Grocery chain Bach Hoa Xanh revenues drop on store closures

Grocery chain Bach Hoa Xanh revenues drop on store closures

Grocery chain Bach Hoa Xanh suffered an 8 percent fall in sales year-on-year in the second quarter to VND6.76 trillion (US$289.47 million) following its closure of hundreds of outlets. The subsidiary of electronics retailer Mobile World closed 251 unprofitable outlets in May and June as it restructured and also changed …

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Indians flocking to Vietnam post-pandemic: envoy

Indians flocking to Vietnam post-pandemic: envoy

Vietnamese authorities are now issuing up to 6,000 visas a day to Indians, a 24-fold increase from pre-Covid times, the country’s ambassador in New Delhi, Pham Sanh Chau, said. Before the pandemic Vietnam was issuing only around 250 visas a day, and the surge has been due to the launch …

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