The Latest Breaking News from Economy

Digital consumers to propel Asean

A rapid increase in digital consumers is expected to be a major driver for Southeast Asia's economy, which is projected to grow by 4.7% this year, according to consulting firm YCP Solidiance.

Bangkok Post · Mar 4, 2023

Labour will need more radical ideas to fix our broken society

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Jonathan Freedland on the prospect of a Labour government

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2023

The surprising impotence of Fed rate hikes

Despite rising interest rates, the economy remains as robust as ever, with a five-decade low in unemployment rate and inflation far above the Fed's goals.

Axios · Mar 3, 2023

Caixin China New Economy Index Expands on Surge in Capital Investment

The gauge that tracks the size of high value-added industries such as biotech rose 1.2 points to 29.5 in February

Caixin Global · Mar 3, 2023

Singapore Airlines' paper serviceware trial criticised as cheap

Singapore Airlines (SIA) said that it will consider feedback from customers before it comes to a decision on the use of paper serviceware on its medium- and long-haul flights.

Bangkok Post · Mar 3, 2023

UAE GDP Grew 7.6% in 2022

The United Arab Emirates’ gross domestic product grew 7.6 percent in 2022 amid doubled economic growth, incoming foreign direct investment, and outgoing investment flows announced Minister of Economy Abdullah bin Touq. Bin Touq stated that the 100 percent full foreign ownership led to a significant increase in the demand for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2023

Economic growth is fuelling climate change – a new book proposes 'degrowth communism' as the solution

I’m often told that degrowth, the planned downscaling of production and consumption to reduce the pressure on Earth’s ecosystems, is a tough sell. But a 36-year-old associate professor at Tokyo University has made a name for himself arguing that “degrowth communism” could halt the escalating climate emergency.

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2023

Mhairi Black to address Plaid Cymru conference in Wales

SNP MP Mhairi Black will say that “real change will never come from Westminster” in the fraternal address to Plaid Cymru’s Spring Conference…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2023

New leaders, economy to dominate China's legislative session

The installation of new leaders and the need to shore up a flagging economy will dominate the annual session of China's rubber-stamp parliament that kicks off Sunday

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

V8s roar back in Adelaide with big economic boost

The return of Adelaide's V8 Supercars race back in December revved up the state's economy, generating a record financial return.

AAP · Mar 3, 2023