Asia economy
Asia’s factories stumble as US trade deals fail to revive demand
China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are all reporting declines in activity
DBS market-outlook forum to examine AI, sustainability and global economic shifts shaping 2026
It will outline the challenges and opportunities firms may face in navigating the year ahead
Big manufacturing economies struggle as US tariffs hit order books
China’s factory activity is contracting for a seventh straight month as the pre-tariff export rush ends
South Korea’s Lee says global trade order at critical inflection point
[GYEONGJU, South Korea] South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday the Asia-Pacific region was at a critical inflection point with a rapidly changing global economic order, as he chaired a le...
Apec’s economic mission splintered by geopolitics
The gathering in S Korea may be less about multilateral cooperation than the critical side-room bilaterals driven by the US and China
IMF warns Asia’s growth will cool this year, next on trade risks
The region is expected to end 2025 with gross domestic product growth of 4.5%, slightly below the 4.6% recorded in 2024
Asean+3 weathered the last global tightening storm. What about the next?
Solid fundamentals, pragmatic policies and strong coordination can preserve financial stability, but we must not be complacent
Asia’s youth struggle to find good jobs, World Bank warns
The bank highlights a persistent gap between younger and more experienced workers across several Asian economies
French trade credit insurer Coface eyes growth in South-east Asia amid rising trade risks
As the global economy fragments and supply chains shift, Coface is leaning into its market intelligence and analytics
Asia draws US$100 billion in capital as investors diversify beyond US: Goldman executive
Technology, consumer discretionary and industrial sectors are attracting strong interest in Asia, with healthcare gaining traction in private markets
