Indonesia’s Ramadan holiday bookings slump, highlighting fragile economy
Economy Consumer uncertainty prompts many to scrap their annual hometown trip Passengers at Bogor Station in West Java,…
China pivots to ‘investing in people’ strategy as growth engine switches gears
China will allocate more of its fiscal spending this year towards human capital and social safety nets, as…
India may prioritize gas supply to CGD after Qatar disruption
According to the officials, if such a move is implemented, gas allocation for CGD networks—which involve piped cooking…
China bets on AI-manufacturing integration to narrow digital-economy gap with US
China’s policymakers want the digital economy to account for 12.5 per cent of gross domestic product by 2030,…
When Does China Stop Growing (Entirely)? | American Enterprise Institute
Key Points The Chinese economy has been generally weaker than acknowledged in the 2020s. The most frequently discussed…
Dangote promises to shield Nigerians from war-driven energy inflation
Nigeria’s largest refinery recently increased fuel prices by N100 (7.2 cents), as global fuel prices surge. The refinery…
China to put state-owned firms, capital to work nurturing tech champions
China has pledged to provide a range of supportive measures to promote the diffusion of advanced technology through…
Octopus CEO Urges UK To Tap North Sea Oil To Stabilize Prices
Octopus founder and government adviser Greg Jackson has urged Labour to “use what’s available” in the North Sea…
February 2026 jobs report preview
A “Now Hiring” sign is seen at an AutoZone on Feb. 11, 2026 in Hollywood, Florida. Joe Raedle…
China targets lowest growth range since 1991 in realistic move as pressures rise
A 4.5 to 5 per cent GDP growth target – the lowest since 1991 – was announced by…
Volume of retail trade down by 0.1% in the euro area and up by 0.1% in the EU – Euro indicators
Overview In January 2026, compared with December 2025, the seasonally adjusted retail trade volume decreased by 0.1% in…
Container Shipping Rates Rise as Asian Factories Reopen—But Hormuz Crisis Threatens New Shock
Global container shipping rates edged higher this week as Asian export activity begins to rebound following the Lunar New…