More Chinese regions are raising minimum wages, but will it help boost consumption?
As more Chinese provincial-level regions raise minimum wages, economists say the increases could encourage lower-income workers to spend…
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…
China boosts consumption with longer, realigned holidays but growing crowds daunt tourists
Two cities in southeastern China’s Fujian province, Fuzhou and Xiamen, have decided to introduce three-day spring and autumn…
Argentina’s beef consumption falls to lowest level in 20 years as prices soar
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — At 6 a.m., in the Mataderos neighborhood of Buenos Aires, workers unload sides…
The Billion-Barrel Hormuz Oil Shock Is About to Crash Demand
(Bloomberg) — The Strait of Hormuz oil shock has yet to crash demand as the rich world borrows…
Huawei retains lead in China smartphone market, Apple shipments surge in first quarter
Huawei Technologies claimed the top spot in China’s smartphone market in the first quarter with its highest share…
China raises minimum wages amid drive to boost household spending
China has recorded a five-year peak in the number of provincial governments raising minimum wages, official data showed,…
Japan’s Takaichi embraces consumption tax cut on food as election looms
Japan election PM’s comments on inflation measure have fluctuated widely since last spring Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi…
Pura Collagen enters GLP-1 market with ‘pure’ hormone stimulating alternative
The two innovations expand the startup’s product line to seven, indicating the depth of consideration that goes into…
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…
Moroccan cement market expands 11% in 9M25
Cement deliveries in Morocco increased by 12.5 per cent YoY to 1,223,924t in September 2025 when compared with…