Economic growth

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.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Governments must implement reforms before the next big financial crisis

2026-07-08T23:00:00.000Z
Growth should rebound to 3.4 per cent in 2027, but that is still below the average of 3.5 per cent seen in 2024 and 2025.

IMF edges 2026 global growth forecast lower to 3%, sees rebound in 2027

2026-07-08T15:15:00.000Z
Without targeted acceleration, Vietnam’s full-year growth could reach only 8.7%, or fall closer to the World Bank’s more moderate 6.8% forecast.

Four wild cards stand between Vietnam and its 11.9% H2 growth target

2026-07-05T08:43:16.000Z