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Economic stimulus

International

China ‘mini’ stimulus likely as debt weighs on Beijing’s options

Indonesia's economy grew 5.12% annually in the second quarter, its best growth rate in two years, but policymakers say there are signs it is slowing.
ASEAN Business

Indonesia rolls out 16.23 trillion rupiah stimulus to boost growth and support workers

Economists have long urged Beijing to switch to a consumption-led economic model and rely less on debt-fuelled investment and exports for growth.
Global Enterprise

China pledges more financial support for consumption with interest rate subsidy

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has not commented on the possible size of an extra budget, but some analysts expect it could reach around 10 trillion yen (S$87.1 billion), which would require additional debt issuance.
International

Japan ready to compile extra budget to cushion US tariff blow: PM Ishiba

Economists broadly expect Beijing to ease policies further in the coming months to shield the economy from a potential slump in exports due to Trump’s tariffs.
Banking & Finance

PBOC adviser urges 1.5 trillion yuan stimulus to counter US tariffs

The programme has been key to encouraging household purchases of a slew of consumer goods this year.
International

China consumer rush for subsidies overloads stimulus programme

“We are preparing six packages. At the moment, each ministry is preparing the regulations,” Chief Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto says.
International

Indonesia to launch economic stimulus to boost consumption

Chinese authorities will need to step in with forceful measures to help the property market bottom out, if Trump tariffs rise significantly, economists say.
International

Xi’s growth goal will need big stimulus if trade war escalates

Chinese Premier Li Qiang (front) delivers his speech during the opening ceremony of the Third Session of the 14th National People's Congress of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, March 5, 2025.
Global Enterprise

China sets GDP target at about 5% despite US tariffs

Falling prices have undercut the economy’s 4.8 per cent growth so far this year, eating into corporate profits and pushing companies to cut investment as well as wages.
International

China signals bolder stimulus for next year as Trump returns

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