‘Structurally hurt’: why are Chinese tourists spending less overseas than before?
Chinese tourist numbers are recovering across Asia after a pandemic-era contraction, buoyed by the expansion of visa-free policies…
China’s trade ends 2025 with record $1.2 trillion surplus despite Trump tariff jolt
China posts record $1.189 trillion trade surplus in 2025China’s December dollar exports up 6.6% Y/Y, imports up 5.7%;…
Japan Reuters Tankan shows manufacturers’ sentiment slips to six-month low
Summary: Reuters Tankan shows manufacturers’ mood slips to six-month low Manufacturing index falls to +7 from +10 in…
Politics latest: Sir Keir Starmer branded ‘spineless’ after U-turn on plans for mandatory digital ID cards | Politics News
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China’s annual trade surplus hits a record $1.2 trillion as December exports beat
QINGDAO, CHINA – JANUARY 13, 2026 – The cargo ship is loading and unloading foreign trade containers at…
The Trillion-Dollar Tally: US Retail Sales Preview Puts the “K-Shaped” Consumer to the Test
As the sun rises on January 13, 2026, the financial world is bracing for one of the most…
As China’s US exports plunge in 2025, Beijing banks on diversification for 2026 growth
China’s exports soared to record highs in 2025, defying trade tensions with Washington as Beijing’s diversification strategy successfully…
China posts record trade in 2025 as private firms lead growth – news.cgtn.com
China posts record trade in 2025 as private firms lead growth news.cgtn.comChina’s annual trade surplus hits a record $1.2…
Agriculture Minister to brief on FMD status
PRETORIA – Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen will update on the status of foot and mouth disease. He will…
Japan in Crisis – Robin J Brooks
Against the US Dollar, the Japanese Yen is closing in on the lows it reached in 2024. In…
MPs raise alarm over future of pubs – with more than 500 tipped to close this year | UK News
MPs have warned that recent and upcoming policies could be the final nail in the coffin for many…
Argentina’s inflation in 2025 fell to 31.5%, the lowest in 8 years
Prices in Argentina increased 31.5% in 2025, the lowest inflation rate since 2017, according to a report by…