Japan’s real wages fall for 17th consecutive month
In August 2023, Japan experienced a 2.5% decline in both real wages and consumer spending compared to the same period in the previous year....
“Growth shock” from China and the U.S. could imp...
The World Bank cites structural challenges and a struggling property sector as key factors for reducing China's 2024 GDP growth projections....
IMF puts Sri Lanka’s bailout plan on hold
The IMF acknowledges signs of stabilisation but puts Sri Lanka's bailout plan on hold amid concerns about its full-scale economic recovery....
Japan stimulus package outline announced
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced the outline of the package that includes tax breaks to boost domestic consumption....
Japan inflation stays above BoJ target for 17-straight month...
At its September 2023 meeting, the BOJ kept its monetary policy unaltered after inflation rate in August exceeded its target....
How soon can Beijing alleviate China’s local debt cris...
China's local government debt crisis is worsening as LGFV debt burden collectively reached $8 tn, as per S&P....