Chinese economist calls on Beijing to add consumption target to long-term goals
China should add a quantitative target for consumption growth as part of its long-term modernisation goals to help…
Japan’s GDP drops as tariffs bite and domestic demand flags
Japan’s real gross domestic product declined at an annualized rate of 1.8% in the three months through September,…
World Economy Latest: Lack of Broad Growth Is Test for Euro Area
Euro-area economic growth picked up slightly in the third quarter, yet activity in nearly half the bloc is…
China Investment Crash Puzzles Economists, Threatens Growth
China’s collapsing investment is as unprecedented as it is hard to explain. A plunge estimated at more than…
China Plans Stronger Fiscal Policy in Coming Years Amid Slowdown
China’s Finance Minister Lan Fo’an pledged to implement a stronger and proactive fiscal policy over the next five…
Fitch warns ‘Vietnam banks at risk’ as government accelerates lending
Fitch Ratings has issued a warning about the growing risks facing Vietnam’s banking sector. The agency raised concerns…
Senegal Eurobonds Drop Most on Record on Restructuring Talk
Senegal’s eurobonds plunged after the country’s prime minister said he would oppose restructuring the country’s debt, following “difficult”…
Vietnam PM Says 4Q GDP Must Expand 8.4% to Meet Growth Goal
Vietnam’s economy must grow at least 8.4% in the final quarter of the year if the nation is…
Philippine Growth Shock Sparks Doomsayer Debate With Investors
The Philippines’ sharp growth slump lays bare how revelations of massive graft have gutted confidence, even as top…
China’s vow to shield manufacturing aims to ward off industrial decline
Beijing has pledged to prevent industrial hollowing-out by safeguarding the share of manufacturing in its economy, noting that…
Indonesia Economy Maintains 5% Growth Despite Protests, Weak Demand
Indonesia is optimistic that billions of dollars of stimulus spending will drive economic growth to its fastest pace…
Mark Carney to Unveil Debt-Fueled Canadian Budget to Revamp Economy
Mark Carney was elected prime minister with a mandate to transform Canada’s economy. Now he needs to assure…