Mainland Chinese buyers drive 93% jump in Hong Kong property transactions
The figure reached HKD42.7 billion (US$5.5 billion), while the number of deals involving mainland purchasers increased 53% year-on-year…
Wine grape and almond growers strained by skyrocketing fuel prices amid tough harvest
This vintage, Lindy Wright is spending more time in the kitchen and less time driving the tractor through…
The auto industry’s ‘annus horribilis’: Trump’s tariffs, Chinese rivals and EV slowdown drag the sector into heavy losses | Economy and Business
“Our business model has changed.” That’s what Oliver Blume, the chief executive of the Volkswagen Group, Europe’s largest…
Economic & event calendar Asia Monday, April 20, 2026 – PBoC rate setting (doesn’t matter)
The Loan Prime Rate (LPR) has historically been China’s main benchmark lending rate, introduced in its current form…
Burkina Faso set to take over $607m state cotton firm after gold industry shake-up
The decision, approved by the Council of Ministers on April 16, 2026, will see the state buy out…
Falling consumption, rising costs and tariffs take bounce out of yellow tail winemaker
Thanks to an American 2017 Super Bowl advertisement, the line “Wanna pet my roo?” came to represent one…
Rising takeaway coffee prices pull food costs higher
Takeaway coffee one of the biggest contributors to the annual increase. Photo: 123rf An increase in the price…
Inflation preview: Calm before the Iran war storm, price rises may have eased
“Over 2026, we expect inflation to increase significantly and uncomfortably.” ANZ senior economist Miles Workman is also picking…
Breakfast briefing: Pressure re-applied as Hormuz chaos returns
Here’s our summary of key economic events over the weekend that affect New Zealand with news expectations of…
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The five things you need to know about the housing market this week. 1. Inflation to hit the…
Thais face cash strain amid high debt, Bloomberg analyst warns
Bangkok Bank stands out for its corporate-heavy loan portfolio, which accounts for roughly 49% of total lending, alongside…
Turkey’s in trouble for the same old reason
Turkey has a team of highly effective policy makers, who crisscrossed Washington this past week and told anyone…