Prime Minister Salem Saleh bin Braik arrived Wednesday in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi on an official visit in response to an invitation from the leadership of the sisterly United Arab Emirates.
Data from the Korean Statistical Office showed that the figure of companies in Korea increased by about 2 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, but the number of industrial companies decreased by more than 6 percent amid an economic slowdown.
Bulgaria prepares to honor its men's national volleyball team upon their return from the FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship, where they secured a historic silver medal finish.
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The Japanese economy recorded a growth rate of 0.7 percent during the second quarter of this year, compared to the first quarter, after taking seasonal variables into account, according to data issued by the Japanese government Office.
Japan's economy grew year-on-year at a rate of 2.9 percent in the second quarter, compared to 3.1 percent in the first quarter.
The GDP price index rose in the second quarter by 3.2 percent, while analysts had expected it to rise by 3 percent.