‘Too little, too late’: Experts question if Rs 45,000 cr export promotion schemes can offset tariff pain
In a significant move to cushion the impact of steep tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, the…
Vietnam’s plan to ease high-tech subsidies worries South Korean investors
By Francesco Guarascio HANOI (Reuters) -South Korean companies, including Samsung Electronics, are worried about Vietnam’s plan to reform…
Pound Sterling declines on weak UK Q3 GDP, labour data
The Pound Sterling (GBP) continues to underperform its major currency peers as weaker-than-projected United Kingdom (UK) preliminary Gross…
Government unveils 20 economic measures before House dissolution
For December 2025, key projects include:
Savings lottery: Led by the Ministry of Finance, the project is…
First Light News: US Government Reopens, Data to Return, and Australia Jobs Surprise
In terms of Fed rate-cut expectations, we have seen a moderate hawkish repricing, with 13 bps of easing…
Thailand’s tourism faces intense competition in Asia’s “Tourism War,” while rivals grow over 10%
Additionally, Thailand has faced challenges in boosting tourist spending, with average trip spending in 2024 decreasing compared to…
Kenya discovers largest gold deposit in decades, worth an estimated US$5.29 billion
Kenya is on the verge of a major economic breakthrough following the discovery of its largest gold deposits…
China’s Singles’ Day stumbles as frugal shoppers shrink the world’s biggest sale
JD.com and Alibaba are operating in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China, on Dec. 29, 2023. Costfoto | Nurphoto…
Japan wholesale inflation slows to 2.7% as import costs fall, BOJ stays cautious – recap
Japan’s wholesale inflation eased slightly in October, with producer prices rising 2.7% from a year earlier, down from…
China’s solar industry vows ‘fight to the end’ against cutthroat competition
China’s solar industry association has pledged to “fight to the end” to curb cutthroat competition driven by oversupply,…
Fresh push for Greece-Cyprus cable
New developments could reshape the future of the stalled Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnection project, known as the Great Sea…
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…