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Rejuvinating China’s consumption takes centre stage

China's commerce ministry has unveiled a series of 11 measures aimed at increasing China's household consumption. ...

Challenges ahead: China’s local government debt crisis

China's local government debt from LGFVs has hit an all-time high of $9.5 tn, equal to half of the country's GDP....

China’s Q2 GDP growth falls below expectations

China's GDP expanded by 6.3% year over year between April to June 2023,  significantly less than the expert projections of 7.1%. ...

Japan’s labour shortage: too big to ignore

Japan could face a shortage of more than 11 million workers by 2040....

Australia GDP grow slows due to inflation

Australia GDP growth during the first three months of 2023 was hit by cost of living pressures and higher borrowing costs....

China recovery likely faltering after great start

Investors had pinned hopes on China recovery, and while the economic rebound seemed sound in the beginning recent data suggests otherwise....