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Japan Q4 GDP revised up to slight expansion, economy avoids recession
TOKYO: Japan’s economy expanded at an annualised clip of 0.4 per cent in October-December from the previous quarter, better than…
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More women in China choosing singledom as economy stutters
NO APOLOGIES After decades of improving women’s education levels, workforce participation and social mobility, Chinese authorities now face a dilemma…
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‘Critical’ Thai economy needs urgent stimulus, says PM’s office
Srettha has outlined ambitions to make Thailand a regional hub for several sectors including electric vehicles (EVs), aviation, finance and…
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Asia
Commentary: Taiwan’s slowing growth and national security
CHINA NO LONGER RELIABLE FOR BOOSTING ECONOMIC GROWTH A strong economy was key in supporting Taiwan’s national defence during the…
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Commentary: Hong Kong’s economy struggles to get back on its feet
HONG KONG: Hong Kong was one of the last jurisdictions in the world to reopen after COVID-19 at the beginning…
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China’s manufacturing activity slows in December in sign the economy is struggling
BANGKOK — A survey of factory managers in China shows manufacturing contracted in December in the latest sign the world’s…
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Sport
The proposed EU fiscal rules fall short of the changes we need
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Russia’s economy proves resilient despite sanctions
LABOUR SHORTAGE FOR BUSINESSES While a boost in the domestic sector has appeared as a bright spot for Russia, firms…
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Tunisia must break free from reliance on short-term economic fixes
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Africa: A Continent with huge economic potential
Start-up businesses and innovation are soaring across Africa. With the world’s second-largest continent looking towards the future, countries across the…
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