Can Fed rate hikes cause another Asian financial crisis?
A hawkish US Federal Reserve is negatively impacting global economies, raising concerns of an Asian financial crisis. ...
Asia debt crisis and the role of China
Asia debt crisis is in focus due to the unravelling of Sri Lanka's economy, with risks of defaults by Laos, Pakistan, Bangladesh and others....
Slowdown in Asia manufacturing reflects weak global demand
Asia manufacturing activity (composite PMI) slowed to a 10-month low of 51.2 in July, as per data compiled by IHS Markit....
South Korean won joins yen in freefall
US dollar strength, widening trade deficit and the monetary policies of major trading partners are dragging South Korea won lower. ...
Japan’s tourism poised to rise, but hindered by Covid
Japan's tourism sector is expected to rebound to its pre-Covid glory by 2023, but foreign arrival numbers paint a different picture....
Weak China consumption may weigh on growth
China's consumption figures are driving the recovery from the pandemic, but the outlook for growth in consumer spending is mixed. ...