UK economy shrank slightly less than thought in 2020: ONS

Hong Kong May retail sales rise 18.4%, sees support from local consumption

UK factory downturn deepens in June despite lower costs: PMI

Japan's tax income hits record, surplus will help fund defence plan

Euro zone factory downturn deepened in June as ECB hikes bite-PMI

German manufacturing shrinks in June as demand weakens-PMI

French manufacturing's June contraction not as bad as first forecast -PMI

Italy's manufacturing shrinks at steepest rate since COVID lockdowns - PMI

China beats its own record for hot days over six months

New Zealand bans plastic bags for fresh produce in supermarkets

Indonesia's June inflation eases to lowest in 14 months

Thai elephant flown home after alleged abuse in Sri Lanka