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Asia
‘Now I have nothing’: Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis project forces residents from long-time homes
A NEW ECONOMIC ENGINE But it is not just residents who will be affected. For 13 years, Cheung Kwai Choi…
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Asia
Indonesia’s US$1b economic stimulus: The smallest package of 2025, but will it pack the biggest punch?
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s latest stimulus package worth nearly US$1 billion not only aims to fuel economic growth but is also a…
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Asia
Commentary: The myth of the suppressed Chinese consumer
NEW YORK: The great half-truth about China is that its economy consumes too little and invests too much. Over-investment is…
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Asia
‘Didn’t expect to struggle like this’: Indonesian workers in a bind as budget cuts, global headwinds bite
HOW DID THIS HAPPEN? The bleak employment outlook is the result of both external and internal economic factors, analysts said.…
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United Kingdom
UK wage growth cools ahead of national insurance hike for businesses
ADVERTISEMENT UK wage growth slowed down in the three months to March 2025, as businesses braced for national insurance increases…
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Mexico
Mexico saw economic growth in February despite trade uncertainty
Mexico experienced economic growth of 1% in February compared to January, according to data released by national statistics agency INEGI,…
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Asia
US tariffs may cut Indonesia growth by up to 0.5 percentage points: Finance Minister
Indonesia has set a 5.2 per cent GDP growth target this year versus 5.03 per cent achieved last year. President…
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United Kingdom
The UK’s economy grew marginally last year, sees surprise revision
The UK’s services sector boosted GDP in the final quarter, seeing a lift from human health activities and social work.…
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Spain
The Spanish economy grew 3.2% in 2024: Why is it outperforming peers?
Spain’s economy grew 3.2% in 2024, one of the fastest in the eurozone, driven by strong domestic demand, robust tourism,…
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Germany
German business morale surges to 7-month highs on recovery hopes
Confidence among German businesses improved in March, supported by a rebound in manufacturing and optimism over major government spending plans.…
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