Economic growth

THE BOTTOM LINE

Why economic surveys have lost their relevance

2026-07-28T08:31:24.000Z
The global AI-related boom accounted for nearly two-thirds of a 20% rise in Asean+3 export growth in Q1 2026.

AI demand to support growth in Asean+3 region amid Middle East headwinds: Amro

2026-07-27T09:42:35.000Z
China’s solar equipment exports have reached a level equivalent to Spain’s entire installed solar capacity.
CIO CORNER

China’s dual-velocity economy: export ascendancy amid domestic stagnation

2026-07-21T09:28:45.000Z
The global economy may be experiencing a K-shaped recovery, in which wealthier households drive consumer spending and the less wealthy struggle to survive.
DIARY OF A PRIVATE INVESTOR

Investing in a K-shaped economy

2026-07-21T09:01:27.000Z
Vietnam has long relied on commercial banks as the economy’s principal source of capital.

Vietnam banks strain to finance Hanoi’s double-digit growth push

2026-07-21T09:00:00.000Z
China’s economy is facing a structural mismatch between strong supply and weak demand, the People’s Bank of China said earlier this month.

China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged for 14th consecutive month in July

2026-07-20T01:42:04.000Z
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
Inflation is projected at 4.3% in 2026, down from the 5.2% forecast in ADB’s  April update as oil prices and supply conditions gradually stabilise. 

Asia growth improves but ADB warns of persistent headwinds

2026-07-09T08:37:46.000Z
Malaysia hasn’t raised rates in more than three years.

Malaysia may hold policy rate, signal upcoming hike as AI boosts economic growth

2026-07-09T00:38:24.000Z
US investment in AI last year accounted for at least 40% of GDP growth, estimated Financial Times.
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Governments must implement reforms before the next big financial crisis

2026-07-08T23:00:00.000Z