ICYMI: China front-loads 2026 growth with US$42bn infrastructure project rollout
Summary: China unveiled an early batch of 2026 infrastructure projects worth ~295 bn yuan Funds target transport, water,…
This Vietnamese town boomed as factories left China. Now it’s asking what’s next?
BAC NINH, Vietnam (AP) — The transformation of Vietnam’s Bac Ninh is evident in the signs above its…
Unpacking the Mar-a-Lago Accord | Lowy Institute
As part of our holiday series, we are re-publishing The Interpreter’s most popular articles of 2025. This piece…
PM to make key announcements on economy, education, reforms
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to make several important announcements during the Prime Minister’s Department’s monthly assembly…
China’s services growth hits 6-month low in December, shows private PMI
New business growth slows, foreign demand declinesBusiness sentiment improves with high expectations for 2026Companies cut staffing levels, input…
Bulgaria After the Euro: What Comes Next for the Economy and Society – Novinite.com
Bulgaria has now completed its transition to the euro, closing a chapter that began more than 28 years…
Economic and event calendar in Asia Monday, January 5, 2026 – Japan and China PMI data
The economic and event calendar in Asia for today is a light one, with the December manufacturing PMI…
Argentina aims to boost its foreign currency reserves from US$251 billion in ‘mattress dollars’
BUENOS AIRES, Jan 5 — Argentine President Javier Milei on Friday signed into law a so-called “tax innocence”…
Collapse of ‘zombie’ UK firms forecast to fuel unemployment in 2026 | Unemployment
The UK is poised for a rise in unemployment in 2026 fuelled by the collapse of “zombie” companies…
BNP to focus on security, energy, lending rates if voted to power, Tarique tells business leaders
BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman has assured business leaders that if the party returns to power, it will…
How India Is Going to Be Affected by Venezuela Crisis
The ongoing crisis in Venezuela is creating concern for India, mainly because Indian companies have invested heavily in…
Property industry remains an enemy within for Beijing’s economic targets
The slumbering property sector remains a threat to China’s economic growth because of its huge impact on the…