China’s economy slows sharply with GDP growth among worst on record The economy grew 3% in 2022, exceeding some forecasts, but still well below China’s official target for the year The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2023
States' fiscal health show improvement: RBI report MUMBAI: States' gross fiscal deficit (GFD) is budgeted to decline from 4.1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in Covid-hit 2020-21 to 3.4 per cent of GDP in 2022-23 showing improvement in their fiscal health, said a Reserve Bank report on Monday. The Times of India · Jan 16, 2023
The Hidden History of the World’s Top Offshore Cryptocurrency Tax Haven The Bahamas represents how global capitalism can go very right, and very wrong, at exactly the same time. Foreign Policy · Jan 15, 2023
The UK may avoid a recession for now but it won’t feel like it for many Jeremy Hunt is not getting carried away by November growth, and monthly GDP moves can be erratic The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023
UK economy grew by only 0.1% in November Figure comes as people began Christmas shopping, while World Cup gave pubs and bars a boost The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023
FTSE 100 Live: GDP beats expectations, blue-chip index near record A surprise rise in GDP for November today boosted hopes that the UK can still avoid a slide into recession. Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2023
World Cup helps net UK growth boost as economy unexpectedly grew by 0.1% in November Latest GDP figure beats expectations in surprise boost to the economy Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2023
Signs of economic slowdown alarming The Thai government, businesses, and citizens are cherishing the news of returning Chinese tourists with the first group of 286 passengers who arrived on Monday. The Tourism Authority of Thailand estimates that 5 million Chinese tourists will visit our country this year, bringing with them 250 billion baht in spending… Bangkok Post · Jan 11, 2023
Can China save its economic miracle now? China's recent decision to abandon its strict zero-Covid policy has led many to believe that its economy will bounce back. The Economist Intelligence Unit, for example, has revised its forecast for Chinese GDP growth in 2023 upward, to 5.2%. But growth recovery is not automatic, and China must contend with… Bangkok Post · Jan 11, 2023
World Bank cuts Pakistan’s GDP growth projection to 2 percent Predicting a difficult year ahead, bank revises nation’s growth from 4 percent last year to 2 percent in current fiscal. Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2023
How closing the digital divide can improve the global economic outlook for 2023 and beyond As much as 60% of the global GDP relies on digital communications–and yet a third of the global population remains disconnected from the internet. Fortune · Jan 10, 2023
Economists see a silver lining to China’s COVID chaos: better-than-expected 2023 economic growth Banks are raising their forecasts for China's 2023 GDP growth, even as the country endures a massive COVID wave. Fortune · Jan 10, 2023
GDP growth in 2022-23 seen at 7%: NSO’s advance estimates NEW DELHI: India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is estimated at 7% for 2022-23 on the back of a rebound in services and farm sectors but may face strong headwinds in the months ahead due to the geopolitical situation and possible recession in several countries across the globe. The Times of India · Jan 6, 2023
Czech government OKs bill for 2% GDP spending on military The Czech government has approved a bill aimed at bringing defense spending at the required NATO goal of 2% of gross domestic product as Russia's war in Ukraine continues The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023 German police union calls for action after New Year attacks Germany’s biggest police union has called for concerted action to prevent a repeat of the violence toward officers, firefighters and medical personnel seen in Berlin and other cities during the New Year’s celebrations
Bangkok Post · Jan 2, 2023 A challenging year ahead Global economic growth in 2023 is expected to remain sluggish, following a year roiled by the war in Ukraine and soaring inflation.
Caixin Global · Dec 30, 2022 Year in Review: China’s Struggle to Contain Covid Hits the Economy Hard Lockdowns added to the country’s woes, including an ongoing housing slump and fading exports, but Beijing’s year-end pivot to living with the virus raises the prospect of a recovery in 2023
The Times of India · Dec 29, 2022 India's current account deficit widens to $36.4 billion; 4.4% of GDP in Q2: RBI data MUMBAI: Widening trade gap pushed up the country's current account deficit to $36.4 billion or 4.4 per cent of the GDP in the second quarter of the current fiscal, as per data released by the Reserve Bank on Thursday.
The Times of India · Dec 29, 2022 The Healthcare Sector Needs to Lead the way on Decarbonization The recent Lancet Countdown report on Climate Change highlighted the impact of the healthcare sector on global emissions. The report indicates that the total emissions footprint of the global health sector is 5.2% or 2.7 GtCO2e of total global emissions, while contributing to 10% of global GDP. As per Health…
Bangkok Post · Dec 28, 2022 Economic risks to watch out for in 2023 The world will end 2022 with big celebrations. Yet not because of robust economic growth, as growth this year is projected to be only 3.2% -- following the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) recent projections -- compared to 6.0% growth in 2021.
The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022 Government refuses to publish economic benefits estimate of latest Brexit trade deal Department for International Trade says releasing an estimate isn’t appropriate
Bangkok Post · Dec 27, 2022 Fiscal policy plans endorsed by cabinet The cabinet yesterday approved the medium-term fiscal policy for fiscal 2024-2027, with the aim of achieving a significant reduction in the budget deficit in 2024 to ensure fiscal stability.
Tribune News Service · Dec 27, 2022 No signs of a slowdown here: Texas’ GDP growth surges 8.2%, and population spikes The latest job estimates show growth has slowed in Texas, but other metrics are still pointing up – way up.
Bangkok Post · Dec 26, 2022 A South Korean trajectory for China's capital? In October, the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of China endorsed another five-year term for President Xi Jinping, effectively ending the practice of limiting the presidency to two terms. It was thus also an unmistakable break with the tradition of collective leadership established in the late 1970s after the…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 25, 2022 Egypt Targets 5.5% GDP Growth in FY2023/24 Egypt is targeting GDP growth at 5.5% in fiscal year 2023/24, its Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said in a circular on Saturday.