NESDC flags four major risk signals for Thailand’s 2026 economy
2. Slowing global economy and global trade NESDC warns of several uncertainties: (1) Prolonged global trade tensions…
Reserve Bank gets three green lights for OCR cut next week
Three out of three is definitely good for the Reserve Bank (RBNZ). Results are out from the final…
Japan’s GDP drops as tariffs bite and domestic demand flags
Japan’s real gross domestic product declined at an annualized rate of 1.8% in the three months through September,…
Japan suffers opportunity loss equivalent to 2.6% of GDP from labor crunch
Economy Non-manufacturing sectors fall victim to hiring shortfalls and staff turnover Lights are turned off on a floor…
World Economy Latest: Lack of Broad Growth Is Test for Euro Area
Euro-area economic growth picked up slightly in the third quarter, yet activity in nearly half the bloc is…
China Investment Crash Puzzles Economists, Threatens Growth
China’s collapsing investment is as unprecedented as it is hard to explain. A plunge estimated at more than…
China Plans Stronger Fiscal Policy in Coming Years Amid Slowdown
China’s Finance Minister Lan Fo’an pledged to implement a stronger and proactive fiscal policy over the next five…
Fitch warns ‘Vietnam banks at risk’ as government accelerates lending
Fitch Ratings has issued a warning about the growing risks facing Vietnam’s banking sector. The agency raised concerns…
Some soothing news for the RBNZ ahead of OCR decision – inflation expectations muted
For once, in a topsy turvy year, it was the good news the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) was looking…
Philippine Growth Shock Sparks Doomsayer Debate With Investors
The Philippines’ sharp growth slump lays bare how revelations of massive graft have gutted confidence, even as top…
Vietnam PM Says 4Q GDP Must Expand 8.4% to Meet Growth Goal
Vietnam’s economy must grow at least 8.4% in the final quarter of the year if the nation is…
China’s vow to shield manufacturing aims to ward off industrial decline
Beijing has pledged to prevent industrial hollowing-out by safeguarding the share of manufacturing in its economy, noting that…