Pakistani loss-making SOEs drain government funds, report says
Economy $7.4bn backing for such firms higher than IMF bailout as reform pressure mounts A man in Karachi…
China Two Sessions 2026: growth target, fiscal stance and 15th plan signals in focus
China’s Two Sessions (4–11 March) is shaping up as a “targets + 15th plan signalling” event, more about…
BOJ’s Ueda says rates will rise if outlook strengthens, inflation to re-accelerate
Ueda keeps tightening bias intact, flags further hikes if outlook firms. Summary: Ueda reiterates conditional tightening bias Rates…
The 10 African countries where food prices will rise the most in 2026
While some advanced economies are forecast to see moderating or declining prices, inflationary pressures remain concentrated in emerging…
Poor planning fuels Ramazan inflation
Experts blame lack of demand forecasting as predictable shortages recur each year KARACHI: Every Ramazan, fruit prices skyrocket…
China holiday spending sends a strong signal on consumer stimulus plans
People watch performances to welcome the ‘God of Wealth’ during Lunar New Year festivities at Qianmen Street in…
Economist attributes cocoa price reduction to IMF conditionalities
File photo of cocoa farmers Economist, Dr Worlanyo Mensah, has attributed the recent reduction in cocoa producer prices…
Takaichi’s reflationist BOJ picks push up long-term bond yields
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed her pro-stimulus stance with the nomination of two reflationist academics to join the…
Hong Kong seeks to hone edge as offshore yuan hub, digital-asset front runner
Hong Kong is aiming to sharpen its competitive edge as an offshore yuan hub, an asset and wealth…
Jamie Dimon warns of ‘dumb things’ people are doing – similar to pre-2008 financial crash
People are doing “dumb” things in today’s economy reminiscent of the years before the 2008 financial crash, according…
GT Voice: Cooperation, not subsidies, key to India’s manufacturing goals
Illustration: Chen Xia/GT The World Trade Organization (WTO) said in a statement on Tuesday that its Dispute Settlement…
Eurostat Finds Greece Most Dependent Country in EU on Services from Abroad
Greece’s service imports rank as the highest in the EU, driven by strong cross-border delivery of services from…