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The IndependentForeign Investment in China Rises in First Quarter
Foreign direct investment in China's high-tech industries reached 102.7 billion yuan in the first quarter, up 30.7 percent from a year earlier. More than 6,200 foreign-invested enterprises were registered with customs authorities during the period. Officials said improving innova…
nippon.comJapan Composite PMI Falls to 52.2 in April
The S&P Global composite purchasing managers' index for Japan edged down to 52.2 in final April data from 52.4 the prior month. The services PMI also declined slightly to 51.0 from 51.2. Both readings remained above the 50 threshold that separates expansion from contraction.
thehindu.comBrazil Services PMI Rises to 52.4 in April
The S&P Global Brazil Services PMI increased to 52.4 in April from 50.1 in March, indicating expansion in the services sector. The Composite PMI also rose to 52.4 from 49.9 the previous month. Both readings point to a return to growth after March's contraction in the composite in…