GDP

India's GDP growth estimated at 7.8% in Oct-Dec following data revamp

[NEW DELHI] India’s economy grew 7.8 per cent in October-December from the same period a year earlier, after posting 8.4 per cent growth in the previous quarter, the government said on Friday (Feb 27)...

The changes are part of a broader revamp of India’s statistics, following the release of a new retail inflation series earlier in February.

India overhauls GDP data calculation to improve accuracy

It is adopting more granular price deflation to address concerns raised by economists that its method is outdated

This optimistic outlook follows two years of robust growth at 5.3% and 5%, with expectations for another strong showing in 2026.

Singapore growth poised for boost as pace in tech productivity surges: DBS

Productivity in the information and communications technology sector has picked up discernibly, analysts say

There are numerous reasons for Thailand's underperformance, including a lack of clear government policy direction, sluggish consumer spending and an ageing population.
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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

BOT deputy governor Piti Disyatat expects headline inflation to rebound into positive territory by March or April.

Bank of Thailand deputy governor expects GDP rebound in Q4

If Piti Disyatat’s Q4 prediction is true, South-east Asia’s second-largest economy will avoid a technical recession

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (right) with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the ceremonial handover of the Asean chairmanship last October. The archipelago has a bold economic agenda, but its ability to deliver may be tested by domestic headwinds.

Inside the Philippines’ stacked agenda to steer Asean’s trillion-dollar economy

Trade and Industry Department Undersecretary Allan Gepty speaks to BT on Manila’s priorities as chair of the bloc

Singapore's GDP growth of 4.8% in 2025 exceeds earlier estimates by the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

UOB lifts 2026 Singapore GDP forecast on ‘solid’ Q4 growth, ‘outperformance’ in 2025; RHB maintains projections

AI-related electronics demand, improving trade dynamics and anticipated global monetary easing are set to drive economic expansion

In emerging Europe, the drop in the share of working-age people is projected to reduce annual per capita GDP growth by an average of almost 0.4 percentage points a year between 2024 and 2050.

Ageing populations a 'ticking time bomb' for GDP growth, says EBRD

Ageing populations have already begun to hinder economic growth in some nations

A recent anti-graft protest in Manila. Domestic troubles in South-east Asia have been costly, as political turmoil in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines has made visible marks on Q3 growth rates.

Three quarters in, domestic disquiet could prove costly for S-E Asia’s growth drivers

Front-loading begins to cool, while political turnovers and corruption scandals rattle confidence

“Looking ahead, the Hong Kong economy should see further solid growth for the rest of 2025,” says acting government economist Cecilia Lam.

Hong Kong Q3 GDP expands 3.8% y/y

The government also revised up its 2025 GDP forecast to 3.2%