economy
Eurozone economic activity contracts at fastest pace in over two years in May
The PMI fell to 47.5 in May from 48.8 – its lowest since October 2023
As AI reshapes entry-level work, fresh grads must prepare for the ‘third-year job’: panel
They will need to place greater emphasis on internships, work-study programmes and adaptability
Indonesia’s 5.6% growth is a fiscal ‘sugar rush’, not a structural boom
How can an economy grow so fast while its currency hits record lows?
China: From consumer goods exporter to the ‘industrial mother machine’
The country’s relationship with the world economy is undergoing a profound restructuring
Is this the moment we change the way we think about economic growth?
Degrowth, unlike stagflation or recession, is an intentional, planned political shift away from GDP expansion
Asia battles rising, uneven toll of energy crisis caused by Iran war
Fiscal strains are mounting across the region, particularly South Asia
Asean+3 has made strong progress on cross-border payment connectivity, but more work lies ahead
The next phase of integration will matter most
Does trade cause peace? Ask an economist
Researchers have been trawling history to measure the pacifying effects of moving goods around
The hidden economic costs of menopause
Now that its effects are finally being measured, it is clear the long-term toll for society could be huge
The world economy is in the shadow of war, and the warning signs are flashing
Global growth is now projected to slow to 3.1% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027
