Premier and Foreign Minister Praises Saudi Arabia’s Fraternal Role in Supporting Yemen and Its People
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Shaya Zindani praised the sincere fraternal role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership, government, and people, in supporting Yemen during the current exceptional circumstances, whether on the humanitarian, development, or economic levels.
Arab League Calls for Confronting Rising Anti-Muslim Hate
The Arab League on Sunday called for intensified international efforts to confront the growing phenomenon of hate speech and discrimination against Muslims in order to prevent deeper divisions among religions and cultures.
Oil price tops $100 a barrel
Oil prices jumped above $100 per barrel today, Monday, as the U.S. Navy prepares to take control of ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz.
Inter Milan a win away from Serie A title
Inter Milan continued its successful march to reclaim the Italian football league title, despite drawing with its host Torino (2-2), in the conclusion of the 34th round of the competition.
Last Update: ،
2026/04/30
Time
05:07:34
Latest News:
Yemen, UK Discuss Women’s Empowerment and Support Programs
Yemen: Houthi Attacks in Bab al-Mandab Part of Iran’s Maritime Strategy
Yemen’s Ambassador Discusses Bilateral Cooperation with Jordanian Official
Yemeni Delegation Explores Ethiopia’s Coffee Cultivation Experience
Yemen, EU Discuss Boosting Bilateral Ties
Latest News:
Yemen, UK Discuss Women’s Empowerment and Support Programs
Yemen: Houthi Attacks in Bab al-Mandab Part of Iran’s Maritime Strategy
Yemen’s Ambassador Discusses Bilateral Cooperation with Jordanian Official
Yemeni Delegation Explores Ethiopia’s Coffee Cultivation Experience
Yemen, EU Discuss Boosting Bilateral Ties
South Korea records largest current account surplus in 32 months
[06/07/2024 06:43]
SEOUL-SAB
The Bank of Korea announced on Friday that South Korea has recorded the largest current account surplus in 32 months in May, driven by a sharp increase in the trade surplus and an increase in dividend payments.
The bank said in a statement released by the Korean news agency (Yonhap) that the country's current account surplus reached $8.92 billion in May, turning from a deficit of $290 million in April.
It attributed the May surplus to a sharp increase in the country's trade surplus and an increase in dividend payments from abroad.
The May figure was the largest since September 2021 when the surplus reached $9.51 billion.
The country's goods account posted a surplus of $8.75 billion in May, marking the 14th consecutive month of surplus.
The primary income account, which tracks wages of foreign workers and dividend payments from abroad and interest income, posted a surplus of $1.76 billion in May, after a deficit of $3.33 billion in April, according to the data.
The deficit in the services account narrowed to $1.29 billion in May, from a deficit of $1.66 billion in April.
The Bank of Korea announced on Friday that South Korea has recorded the largest current account surplus in 32 months in May, driven by a sharp increase in the trade surplus and an increase in dividend payments.
The bank said in a statement released by the Korean news agency (Yonhap) that the country's current account surplus reached $8.92 billion in May, turning from a deficit of $290 million in April.
It attributed the May surplus to a sharp increase in the country's trade surplus and an increase in dividend payments from abroad.
The May figure was the largest since September 2021 when the surplus reached $9.51 billion.
The country's goods account posted a surplus of $8.75 billion in May, marking the 14th consecutive month of surplus.
The primary income account, which tracks wages of foreign workers and dividend payments from abroad and interest income, posted a surplus of $1.76 billion in May, after a deficit of $3.33 billion in April, according to the data.
The deficit in the services account narrowed to $1.29 billion in May, from a deficit of $1.66 billion in April.
Key words:
consecutive - attributed - according - announced - September - country's - statement - payments - narrowed - services -
Oil price tops $100 a barrel
Italy budget deficit at 3 percent
Oil rises as markets assess supply risks
Italian Industrial production falls 0.6 percent
Korea large companies' exports rise 10 percent
China's foreign exchange reserves rise to $3.3991 trillion
S. Korea's exports rise 33.9 percent in January
Japan's LNG imports down 1.4 percent
Public debt in Germany rises 2.1 percent
S. Korea's ITC exports rise 12.4 percent in 2025
