Sri Lanka’s IMF bailout likely delayed
Sri Lanka's economy may not get any relief soon as President Gotabaya Rajapaksha has fled the country in face of violent protests. ...
Inflation soaring in Asia
An uptick in Asia inflation has prompted multiple rate hikes, but economies in the region are in better shape than their Western counterpart...
The troubled economies of Southeast Asia
Laos' debt obligation now makes up 88% of its GDP, while Myanmar is staring at dwindling foreign currency reserves. ...
Yen continues freefall, hits over 20-year low
Japan's weak yen may now pose a problem for the economy, as the currency hit 135 against the dollar, its lowest level since 1998....
Thailand sees robust growth in Q1, but outlook is bleak
Thailand's economic authority cut the 2022 growth forecast despite a better than expected first quarter, as the Ukraine war and rising infla...
Where is China headed with high inflation and lockdowns?
The lockdowns in China are weighing on the economy. Economists are concerned about what could happen if the lockdowns spread to other cities...