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The BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) slid under water in May, showing signs the manufacturing sector is…
China promotes cruise tourism as catalyst for economic growth
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S&C 2035 Roadmap: Singapore’s Standards and Conformance Strategy for Global Connectivity – News and Statistics
Jun 12, 2026 Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) has introduced the Standards and Conformance (S&C) 2035 roadmap, outlining a strategic…
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When will Hungary join the eurozone? New forecast suggests a later date
Hungary is unlikely to meet its previously discussed 2030 target for adopting the euro, as a number of…
Is China really deflating deflation? It’s harder than Beijing thinks
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In Depth: Beijing Rewrites the Rules for Chinese Capital Going Global
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Consumption tax cut on groceries could do more harm than good
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pushing for a cut in the consumption tax on groceries to help Japanese…
Türkiye says disinflation to get back on track after short delay
Türkiye’s disinflation process will get back on track after a delay of a few months, Treasury and Finance…
10 African countries where the government spends more than it makes in 2026
The government balance is the difference between a government’s revenues and expenses.
When expenditure continuously surpasses…
Poland’s public debt passes EU’s 60% of GDP limit for first time
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Insurance: ‘We can be pretty confident that affordability has been declining’
We have to recognise that climate change constitutes a game changer, an academic says, and it requires a…