economy
Thailand stares at 1.6% growth in 2026 as reform calls mount ahead of polls
Downshift would make it slowest-growing major economy in South-east Asia outside crisis-hit Myanmar
Why is Japan souring on foreign workers and tourists?
It is a dangerous attitude for an ageing country that needs more immigrants
Xi declares China’s economy set to hit 5% growth goal in 2025
Booming exports kept growth on track without additional major stimulus
Thailand to review CPI seen misaligned with household costs
The review comes as the nation’s consumer prices have been in negative territory since April due to supply-side factors
Asean economies head into 2026 on a strong note
South-east Asia rides a wave of AI-driven export growth and currency resilience into the new year, though global risks loom
MAS has breathing room to react to sudden shocks in 2026: economists
Tariffs, fading AI chip demand or a sharper-than-forecast global slowdown could prompt looser policy – but tightening is possible too
Thailand’s election gamble stalls US trade talks, reform push
PM Anutin Charnvirakul’s move to dissolve parliament comes as tariffs and border tensions pressure the country’s economy
German economy stuck in slow lane, institutes say
A planned fiscal expansion from next year is set to provide limited momentum
Navigating the ‘K-shaped’ economy: a strategic lens for investors
Active management is non-negotiable in this fragmented and complex market landscape
Thai government says stimulus will lift GDP in Q4 but strong baht remains a concern
It will offer a new package, aimed at boosting investments by 200 billion to 300 billion baht in 2026
