consumption
Pets, anime and toys are part of China's latest effort to boost consumption
It urged strengthening research and development for elderly and child-related products
China heads for longest consumption slowdown since post-Covid
The government’s rhetoric about supporting domestic demand has struggled to match reality
Japan’s households boost spending despite inflation hit
JAPAN’S household spending rose for a fifth month, providing some support for an economy that analysts say contracted in the third quarter, but coming in below expectations.
Luxury mooncakes won’t go away – nor will plastic waste
The irrepressible popularity of such gifts is a sign of how ungovernable consumer tastes can be
Japan’s August household spending rises faster than expected
[TOKYO] Japanese household spending rose at a faster speed than expected in August, helped by an increase in travel and transportation expenditure, government data showed on Tuesday.
US reports solid July consumer spending; core inflation firmer
Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of economic activity, rose 0.5% last month
China seeks a silver lining as it tells companies to target older consumers
[BEIJING] In the past few months, Wang Shuyun, a 78-year-old retiree in Beijing, splashed out on an 8,000 yuan (S$1,430) nutrition course to help her lose weight and lower her blood sugar, and spent 1...
You should ask your teens for shopping and investing tips
Millennials say their children are great at spotting trends, leading to a host of new billion-dollar brands
Chinese hotels turn to hawking food as guests tighten belts
[SINGAPORE] Every evening, staff at Beiyuan Grand Hotel in Beijing set up street stalls selling freshly-cooked gourmet dishes trying to make up for falling revenue indoors as Chinese consumers and fir...
China pledges more financial support for consumption with interest rate subsidy
[BEIJING] China’s plan to subsidise some interest on loans aims to ensure households and businesses have more financial resources to reduce credit costs as Beijing looks to boost consumption, China’s ...
