Economists see the need for more stimulus in China’s economy
Chinese industrial firms’ smaller first-quarter profits have raised concerns over their uneven recovery and heightened the need for additional stimulus…
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Hong Kong businesses shut shop as city struggles to revive post pandemic
HONG KONG: When Jacky Yu, 48, opened his Japanese gift shop in Hong Kong more than a decade ago, the…
China’s factory, services activity growth slows in April
BEIJING: China's manufacturing and services activity both expanded at a slower pace in April, official surveys showed on Tuesday, suggesting…
GFIEF to help Malaysia regain positioning as top innovator in Islamic finance
RIYADH: The Global Forum of Islamic Economics and Finance (GFIEF), scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur end-May this year,…
Booming eCommerce bolsters consumption
China’s burgeoning eCommerce sector has played a vital role in bolstering the recovery of consumption, improving people’s livelihood and shoring…
Vietnam businesses concerned about rising forex woes
Though the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has announced it is selling the US dollar to intervene in the foreign…
Chemical recycling to reduce plastic waste
A recent report has called for intensified efforts to tap chemical recycling as a key solution to addressing plastic pollution,…
China’s prices are too low for buyers to sweat about tariffs
China can withstand any new tariffs the world throws at it – even the punitive ones Donald Trump is planning…
Singapore’s core inflation cools more than expected
Singapore’s core inflation eased more than expected in March as prices of food and services rose at a slower pace,…