Markets & Economies
The new US-China trade clash – tariffs & retaliatio...
The US-China trade conflict is flaring up again as President Donald Trump implements new tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting swift retali ...
What will the “Year of the Wood Snake” bring...
As the Year of the Wood Snake unfolds, China faces a pivotal moment in its economic trajectory, balancing domestic policies with external p ...
Shipbuilding industry in South Korea: Adapting amid Chin...
South Korea’s shipbuilding industry faces challenges as China’s market share grows, but it remains a leader in high-value vessels, such ...
Malaysia Economy
Malaysia remains one of the top 20 fastest-growing economies in Asia, classified as a newly industrialized market economy. Over the years, ...
Key events in Asia 2025 to watch
China’s ongoing struggles, US trade policy, and geopolitical tensions – Asia continues to face various challenges in 2025. There are al ...
Singapore Economy
Singapore's economy exceeded forecasts for 2024, but growth could slow in 2025 due to external headwinds such as the expected Trump 2.0 tar ...
Philippine Economy
The Philippines' economy is recognised as one of the most dynamic in the East Asia Pacific region, driven by solid economic fundamentals an ...
Australia Economy
Australia is the 13th largest economy in the world globally, with a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.8 trillion in ...
How South Korea’s crisis impacts markets and inves...
South Korea has plunged into political crisis, following President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law on December 3, 2024. The ...
Taiwan Economy
Taiwan, along with South Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong, is recognised as one of the Four Asian Tigers—regions that underwent rapid indu ...
Indonesia Economy
Indonesia's economy, the largest in Southeast Asia, is classified as an upper-middle-income nation and is a member of the G20, reflecting i ...
Vietnam Economy
Vietnam's economic resilience and adaptability continue to position it as a dynamic player in the global economy, with a positive outlook f ...
Thailand Economy
Thailand's economy is the 9th largest in Asia and the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia (SEA). Over the last four decades, the coun ...
South Korean Economy
South Korea's economy has undergone a remarkable transformation since the end of the Korean War in 1953. Initially focusing on textiles and ...
Japan Economy
After the return of independence in 1952, the Japan economy started changing and growing. The post-World War II economic transformation beg ...
India Economy
Over recent years, India has cemented its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, with a forecast to overtake Germany a ...
China Economy
China, the world’s second-largest economy, is classified as an upper-middle-income nation by the World Bank. Since initiating market refo ...
Indian stocks stumble in October amid lacklustre earning...
Indian stocks faced a challenging October as disappointing corporate earnings and foreign investor outflows dampened market sentiment. The ...
After LDP’s loss at Japan’s snap election – what now?
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which had ruled Japan almost continuously since 1955, just took a blow at the snap elections on O ...
IMF upgrades Emerging Asia economy outlook 2024
Despite a slowdown in China, growth in Asia continues with strong momentum, especially in emerging Asia, according to the latest World Econ ...