China’s economy slows across the board in July as retail sales barely grow
BEIJING, CHINA – 2026/07/18: Shoppers stroll along a landscaped path near the POLÈNE luxury goods store in Sanlitun,…
Japan’s economy slows, missing growth forecasts | Business and Economy
GDP rises 0.3 percent in the second quarter as consumption and capital spending sag. Published On 17 Aug…
Malaysia’s July inflation eases to 1.8% as transport price gains slow
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 17): Malaysia’s inflation eased in July as increases in transport prices slowed, even as food…
Philippine cash remittances post slowest growth in over 4 years
A money changer counts dollar bills at an establishment in Quezon City, Jan. 15, 2026. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL…
Retail spending jumps in July following flat June
Retail spending has picked up during July, with increases across hospitality, clothing and durable goods providing a “welcome…
AI demand lifts Singapore key exports 24.2% in July, but misses forecasts
[SINGAPORE] The Republic’s key exports expanded 24.2 per cent in July, extending the 20.8 per cent rise in…
Japan’s GDP grows 0.3% QoQ in Q2 2026 vs 0.5% expected
The Japanese economy expanded 0.3% over the quarter in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, the preliminary report…
Not tech, strong institutions key to economic success
For developing countries like Bangladesh, the key to economic success is not simply how quickly they adopt new…
Punjab youth unemployment up, Himachal Pradesh tops region: PLFS data
The PLFS data showed unemployment rate among persons aged 15-29 years stood at 24.1% in Himachal — fourth…
Tariffs, inflation: What’s coming up in the Canadian business world?
TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Inflation Statistics…
Egypt implements over 1,000 reforms to boost private sector growth since 2022
Egypt implemented around 1,008 reform measures supporting the private sector between May 2022 and December 2025, with investment…
China imports increase as mega projects take off
Kenya’s imports from China jumped by 34.7 percent in the first five months of 2026, coinciding with the…