consumer spending

At ‘China’s Hollywood’, visitors become stars as consumers spend more on experiences 

2026-11-02T07:55:08.000Z
Household outlays adjusted for inflation fell 3.6 per cent in July from a year earlier.

Japan households cut outlays for eighth month as prices rise

2026-09-04T04:05:27.000Z
The drop was led by declines in spending on food, utilities, transportation and communications and apparel.

Japan’s households continue to cut spending despite wage gains

2026-08-07T00:57:07.000Z
China’s solar equipment exports have reached a level equivalent to Spain’s entire installed solar capacity.
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China’s dual-velocity economy: export ascendancy amid domestic stagnation

2026-07-21T09:28:45.000Z
Expenditure on sightseeing, entertainment and gaming is up 22.8% for the period at S$2 billion.

Singapore tourism receipts climb 5.8% to S$8.6 billion in Q1 amid quality tourism push

2026-07-15T06:50:09.000Z
The forecast slowdown reflects weak consumer spending, a continuing housing market slump and declines in investment outside of favoured areas.

China’s growth seen weakening to bottom of official target range

2026-07-14T02:44:09.000Z
Total retail sales of goods and consumer services in Vietnam surged 12.9% year on year in the first six months of 2026.

Consumer spending can be an important pillar for Vietnam in hunt for double-digit growth

2026-07-10T05:00:00.000Z
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2026-07-10T02:02:24.000Z
Looking ahead, the recent pullback in oil prices could offer consumers some reprieve.

US consumer spending picks up as inflation hits three-year high

2026-06-25T14:06:54.000Z
The numbers on spending, meanwhile, suggest consumers have become more cautious amid cost-of-living concerns and uneven hiring trends.

US consumer spending edges up as inflation accelerates

2026-05-28T13:34:10.000Z