Japan’s leafy greens shortage hits restaurants
TOKYO – Major restaurant chains in Japan are grappling with supply shortages and high prices for leafy greens,…
China’s third-quarter economic growth quickens to 4.5%, beating estimates
HONG KONG, CHINA – OCTOBER 17: People walk along the waterfront beneath Chinese national and Hong Kong regional…
Korea’s growth could exceed IMF projection: finance minister
Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il speaks during a session with Dan Katz, the First Deputy Managing Director of the…
Australia has delayed economic reform and now a crisis is looming
Procrastination. As your correspondent can attest, it’s an easy trap to fall into. Prioritise another task to avoid…
Interest rates: Reserve Bank may have to go higher if oil prices continue upward spiral
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The risk Larry Fink says could push America into recession
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A study of dynamic pricing found half the U.S. changes it recorded were decreases
U.S. consumers aren’t just frustrated with high prices. They’re angry and confused about the increasingly high-tech ways that restaurant…
Inflation expected to ease to 3.7% in September year but cash rate still forecast to rise
The financial markets are pricing in a 70% chance that the Official Cash Rate (OCR), currently at 2.75%…
Reserve Bank of Australia talking tough about harsher rates for borrowers.
On Deloitte Access Economics’ forecasts, underlying inflation in Australia will have been above the 2.5 per cent target…
Indonesia’s Danantara pledges $5 billion to homegrown companies amid market uncertainty
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara plans to invest $5 billion in Indonesian businesses over the next six to…
Morocco’s Trade Deficit Widens 15.5% in 2025, Imports Reach MAD 822 Billion
Casablanca – Morocco’s trade deficit widened by 15.5% in 2025, reaching MAD 352.3 billion, as imports rose faster…
China GDP, To Lam visits EU, Mynt listing
Welcome to Your Week in Asia. China reports its gross domestic product figures in the wake of posting…