-- Harbour Energy (HBR.L) said Thursday that its production and revenue increased year over year in the three months ended March 31.
The oil and gas company's production was 506,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, compared with 500,000 boepd previously. Meanwhile, revenue increased to $3 billion from $2.8 billion.
Looking ahead, the company upgraded its production guidance to 480,000 boepd to 500,000 boepd, compared with a previous range of 475,000 boepd to 500,000 boepd.
Switzerland's unemployment rate stood at 3% in April, down from 3.1% in the previous month, according to data from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs published Thursday.At the end of April, 142,902 individuals were registered as unemployed, down by 3,353 from a month ago.
Pansar (KLSE:PANSAR) unit Perbena Emas secured a contract worth 234.9 million ringgit from Sarawak's Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) to upgrade the Kaki Wong Water Treatment Plant, according to a Wednesday Malaysian bourse filing.Shares slid 1% in Thursday's midday trade.The project covers the construction of a new 30 MLD water treatment plant, a raw water intake system, booster pump stations, pipelines, a reservoir, and supporting buildings, including staff quarters. It also involves upgrading and refurbishing the existing plant and administrative facilities.Deal work is set to begin in June this year, with completion targeted in 30 months, it said.
China's consumption-related industries saw sales revenue jump 14% year on year during the May Day holiday, according to the State Taxation Administration.Tourism and entertainment services rose 21%, while cultural services climbed 42% and sports services surged 44%.Health services jumped 40%, with health consultation services up 41%. Catering revenue rose 31%, driven by bars and teahouses at 52% and snack services at 42%.