China’s Xi urges state giants to be pillars of national development
President Xi Jinping has instructed central state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to serve as the bedrock of national development, urging…
Under holiday lights, New Yorkers weigh every dollar-Xinhua
A woman seeks help on a subway station platform in New York City, the United States, on Dec.…
The Thai baht that looks too strong and the money no one sees
The Thai baht has strengthened to around 31.15 per US dollar, a move that appears reassuring but masks…
Trump news at a glance: President claims tariffs behind unexpected growth, but consumer confidence falls | Trump administration
The US economy surged over the summer, the commerce department announced on Tuesday, with gross domestic product (GDP)…
US says China chip policies unfair but will delay tariffs to 2027
US trade officials determined that China should be punished for employing unfair tactics to dominate the semiconductor industry,…
The No. 1 Reason Americans Are Stressed About Money Going Into 2026
Key Takeaways Almost half of Americans report having more financial stress now than they did at the start…
Xiconomics in Practice: Xi urges central SOEs to contribute more to Chinese modernization
top news Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) directly administered by the central…
Japan policymakers flag inflation persistence and asset-price risks in October BoJ minutes
I posted earlier on why this doesn’t rally matter too much, the meeting pre-dates December’s much more consequential…
‘Large not only in scale, but also in potential’
A view of an auto manufacturing line in Suzhou, East China’s Jiangsu Province, on May 13, 2025. Photo:…
Overstrong baht threatens Thailand’s tourism price competitiveness as ATTA eyes 39m arrivals in 2026
ATTA forecasts 39 million foreign arrivals in 2026 Despite the concerns, ATTA forecasts that Thailand could welcome…
S&P 500 surges to record after strong US economic report
Markets shook off early amivalence following strong US data, lifting the S&P 500 to a fresh record (SPENCER…
WH Hassett: Pres. Trump trade agenda is working
WH economic advisor Kevin Hassett Hassett: GDP is a great Christmas present for the American peopleTrump trade agenda…