China’s cabinet clears path for VAT law to take effect next month
The State Council has approved draft regulations for implementing China’s new value-added tax (VAT) law, which is aimed…
Policy body urges China to confront economic challenges, confident of demand recovery
China’s top economic policy coordinator has urged the country to confront unavoidable challenges, while expressing confidence that investment…
IMF raises China growth forecast to 5% for 2025, citing resilience
China’s economy is projected to grow by 5 per cent in 2025 before slowing to 4.5 per cent…
Frost and funds: China’s winter sports boom drives spending and industry growth
Each winter for the past three years, Claire Zhou, a teenager from the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou,…
Thai Silver Economy Projected to Hit 3.5 Trillion Baht in Consumption
 A major shift in Thailand’s national policy seeks to harness the spending power and skills of its…
China urged to overhaul its tax system to boost consumption
As China seeks public feedback on the implementation of its recently passed value-added tax (VAT) law, a group…
Coffee consumption surges as Thai market defies economic slump
Auramon Supthaweethum, director-general of the DBD, reported that 415 new coffee-related businesses were registered between January and June…
China doubles down on consumer subsidies to spur household spending
The Chinese government has pledged to tackle consumption bottlenecks with a series of support measures, including direct subsidies…
Why China's consumption boost has fallen flat – Nikkei Asia
Why China’s consumption boost has fallen flat Nikkei AsiaEconomists urge Chinese local govts to target consumption to drive growth ReutersChina…