Thai real sector faces prolonged property slump and energy pressure
Energy costs continue to weigh on production Dr Yunyong Thaicharoen, chief economist and sustainability officer at SCB Economic…
Eurozone Retail Sales rises 0.2% MoM in May, misses 0.3% estimates
Eurozone Retail Sales rise at a moderate pace of 0.2% Month-on-Month (MoM) in May against the estimates of…
Ageing Japan turns to Indian GCCs to bridge talent gap
Japanese companies are rapidly expanding their global capability centres (GCCs) in India, accounting for about 5% of the…
German industrial orders rebounded in May | snaps
German industrial orders increased by 1.9% month-on-month in May, from a 3.8% mum decline in April, suggesting that…
Weekend – ECB’s Moulin says bank in ‘good position’ as oil-driven inflation eases
Moulin’s comments reinforce a growing sense among some Governing Council members that the tightening cycle has peaked, a…
Can China’s budget brands crack developed markets? Mixue shows it won’t be easy
Three months after moving from China to Japan, Alisa Lin has yet to buy a single drink from…
The next financial crisis may start in your shopping cart
The 2008 global financial crisis was born in the mortgage market. The next crisis, if it comes, may…
Why National’s trade plan is about not falling behind – The Front Page
Supporters say that is the kind of ambition a small trading nation needs. Sceptics say the policy may…
FMCG Outlook: Strong Demand, Easing Input Costs Boost FY27 Growth & Margins
Leading Indian Fast-Moving Consumer Goods companies are expressing strong confidence in robust consumption trends, significant growth, and improved…
As tech rallies and consumer shares lag, China’s stock market forms microcosm for economy
The unevenness of China’s economy is now well reflected in its US$16 trillion stock market, as technology companies…
Japan’s 2026 wage talks result in third year of gains above 5%
Japan’s annual wage negotiations concluded with average pay gains topping 5% for a third year, underscoring the economy’s…
World food prices ease for second month in June, UN’s FAO says
PARIS – World food prices edged lower in June as declines in sugar, cereals and dairy outweighed increases…