Rice Shortages Drive Japan’s Food Self-Sufficiency to Record Low
Japan Data Food and Drink Economy Politics Aug 23, 2026 Japan’s calorie-based food self-sufficiency rate fell to an…
BOK expected to raise Korea’s 2026 growth estimate to over 3%: experts
Workers load semiconductor products onto a cargo plane bound for exports at Incheon International Airport, July 30. Joint…
Venezuela dollarizing would be the biggest currency switch since the advent of the euro, Hanke says
Steve Hanke earned the moniker “Money Doctor” after advising governments across the globe on how to use currencies…
Debt has become the main character on Wall Street as markets decide it’s now gotten out of control
The enormous mountain of debt hanging over the economy has overshadowed the AI boom as the center of…
Türkiye’s consumer and business confidence rise in August
ISTANBUL Both consumer and business confidence indicators in Türkiye have risen in August, separate data showed on Aug.…
Thai Retailers Demand Crackdown on Influx of Cheap Foreign Imports
The Thai Retailers Association has called on ministers to enforce strict product standards and tax foreign e-commerce…
The Japanese government is ending its Cool Japan Fund program
Cool Japan’s mission has been accomplished, but not because of Cool Japan. Back in 2013, the Japanese government’s…
With GDP per capita up, Taiwan needs balanced income distribution: Economist
Taipei, Aug. 22 (CNA) With Taiwan’s gross domestic product (GDP) per capita forecast to approach US$50,000 in 2027…
Canada Says Retaliatory Tariffs Start Next Month—After Failed Trade Negotiations With U.S.
Topline Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said retaliatory tariffs against the United States will start the Tuesday after…
United Kingdom: Resilient growth outlook – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank Research, led by Sanjay Raja and Maui Brennan, highlights the United Kingdom (UK) economy’s surprising resilience…
Korea to launch 'future fund' with 'windfall revenue' amid chip boom – The Korea Times
Korea to launch ‘future fund’ with ‘windfall revenue’ amid chip boom The Korea TimesSouth Korea plans chip windfall fund…
Michael Burry Flags New AI Bubble Risk, Says GDP Growth Is ‘Really Counting On’ Data Center Buildout
Burry noted that private non-residential construction excluding data centers fell 7.9% year over year in June. According to…