Asia economy

The Latest

  • IMF Cuts Economic Growth Forecast For Emerging Asia, World
    IMF
    The IMF said the Delta variant and the slowing of vaccinations are to blame for the downgrade.
  • China A Bright Spot As Asia Sinks To Worst Recession This Year
    International Monetary Fund
    The International Monetary Fund said the downgrade for Asia "reflects a sharper contraction, notably in India, the Philippines and Malaysia."
  • Singapore’s Economy Slumps To Slowest In Decade
    Singapore
    The Singaporean economy slowed down in the fourth quarter of 2019, the latest data revealed.
  • Singapore Snaps Manufacturing Growth Streak
    Singapore
    Singapore’s manufacturing output declined in November following months of stable growth.
  • South Korea, Cambodia Progress On Potential FTA
    ASEAN leaders
    South Korea and Cambodia have agreed to launch a feasibility study that could later give birth to a free trade agreement between the two sides.
  • Philippines, South Korea Still On Deadlock In FTA
    ASEAN Summit
    The Philippines and South Korea are aiming to conclude talks on their FTA by next year.
  • Japan Sees 9.2 Percent Slump In October Exports
    Japan port
    Japan exceeded pessimistic forecasts for its exports in October, marking a three-year record low.
  • Thailand Jobs On Survival Mode Amid Slowing Economy
    Employees work at a factory supplier of the H&M brand in Kandal province, Cambodia
    The slowing global economy is largely affecting jobs in Thailand.
  • Joko Widodo Slams Importing As A ‘Hobby’
    Joko Widodo
    Jokowi is unhappy about Indonesia’s fondness for importing. Will his call ring in the ears of his people?
  • Private Consumption To Drive Q3 Growth In Malaysia
    Malaysia business district
    Growth in Malaysia’s economy for the third quarter is expected to have been supported by steady private consumption.
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