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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...

Southeast Asia’s tourism gears up to boost economy

Southeast Asia is opening up for international tourism again. While the arrivals are still low compared to pre-pandemic times, numbers are o...

Virus outbreaks and higher commodity prices push China’s i...

Inflation in China is picking up significantly, but experts expect this to only be temporary....