Xi Touts China’s Super-Large Market as Key to Boost Local Demand
Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — Xi Jinping called for anchoring economic growth around domestic demand as its “main…
The AI Boom Is Real, And Taiwan Is Cashing The Checks
Taiwan raised its 2026 economic growth outlook as the island continues to benefit from booming AI-driven exports. Taiwan’s…
IMF sees progress in Türkiye’s disinflation program, steady growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Friday that Türkiye’s efforts to curb inflation are yielding results, while economic…
Top analyst warns the economy is figuring out how to grow without creating new jobs, leaving a major vulnerability
Last summer, Bank of America Research predicted a “sea change” in the economy as companies showed increasing signs…
Singapore budget: city state set for US$12 billion surplus as Wong unveils AI ambitions
Singapore expects a surplus of S$15.1 billion (US$12 billion) or 1.9 per cent of gross domestic product for…
China’s consumer price growth cools as inflation outlook remains unclear
China’s consumer prices rose for the fourth consecutive month in January – although at a slower pace –…
RBA governor refuses to blame Albanese government for rising inflation, as political fight heats up
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has refused to blame the Albanese government’s spending for causing inflation to jump…
China’s export-led growth is looking more and more unsustainable while a real estate crash and reeling consumers fuel deflationary spiral
The flood of Chinese exports around the world helped the economy blow past President Donald Trump’s massive tariff…
Singapore GDP resilient in near term, boosted by AI-driven tech demand: MAS
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s economy is expected to remain resilient in the near term, driven by firm demand in tech-related…
Stock Surge Boosts Pensions, but Private Markets Risks Rise
US public pensions could pay almost 90% of promised benefits if investment gains made in the first half…
Egypt Pays Its Energy Debts—but the Real Test Is Just Beginning
After years of volatility and struggles, Egypt’s oil and gas sector has entered 2026 with a rare piece…
China raises minimum wages amid drive to boost household spending
China has recorded a five-year peak in the number of provincial governments raising minimum wages, official data showed,…