Economy

The Loan Prime Rate (LPR) has historically been China’s main benchmark lending rate, introduced in its current form…

The decision, approved by the Council of Ministers on April 16, 2026, will see the state buy out…

Turkey has a team of highly effective policy makers, who crisscrossed Washington this past week and told anyone…

Bangkok Bank stands out for its corporate-heavy loan portfolio, which accounts for roughly 49% of total lending, alongside…

Pakistan has expressed hopes to repay the remaining $1.5 billion of the total $3.5 billion loan to UAE…

Mainland Chinese buyers drive 93% jump in Hong Kong property transactions VnExpress InternationalHong Kong homebuyers extend sell-out streak amid…

A key lesson is emerging from recent conflicts—the Russia-Ukraine war that has entered its fifth year, Operation Sindoor…

Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita is one of the most widely used tools for comparing economies —…

India’s cooking gas consumption saw a sharp decline in March, with LPG usage falling 13 per cent year-on-year…

India’s growth trajectory is expected to remain steady despite the ongoing Middle East crisis, that has sent ripples…

The week starts with the Strait of Hormuz still the key risk for financial markets. Today, Iranian state…

Containers bound for export are stacked at a port in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, April 1. Yonhap Korea’s real…

Economic & event calendar Asia Monday, April 20, 2026 – PBoC rate setting (doesn’t matter)