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BUSINESS3d agoThailand prepares to host IMF-World Bank meetings - ReutersThailand prepares to host IMF-World Bank meetings ReutersReuters World
BUSINESS4d agoFinance Minister Guides Press Through QSNCC Ahead of 2026 IMF - World Bank Group Annual Meetings , Reaffirming Thailand Readiness on All Frontsargentinastar.com · Argentina
BUSINESS4d agoFinance Minister Guides Press Through QSNCC Ahead of 2026 IMF - World Bank Group Annual Meetings , Reaffirming Thailand Readiness on All Frontspakistantelegraph.com · Pakistan
BUSINESSOct 6Hong Kong remains world’s freest economy as Switzerland overtakes SingaporeHong Kong has retained its status as the world’s freest economy in the latest annual ranking by a top Canadian think tank, although its score has declined in recent years. Switzerland overtook Singapore to claim second place, pushing the city state down to third in the rankings released on Tuesday by the Fraser Institute. The 2026 Economic Freedom of the World report, compiled by the Vancouver-based public policy research organisation using data from 2024, ranked Hong Kong first among 165...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 6World Bank lifts 2026 East Asia growth forecast to 4.5% amid AI boom but warns of capex risksThe World Bank has raised its 2026 growth forecast for East Asia to 4.5%, citing an AI boom. However, the bank also cautioned about capital expenditure risks.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 6World Bank warns of AI concentration risks as it lifts East Asia and Pacific growth outlook to 4.5%The World Bank now expects the region to grow 4.5% this year, but flagged that trade growth outside AI-related goods has been "weak or negative."CNBC
BUSINESSOct 5They survived World War II and lost decades, but not 2026. Japan's century-old businesses are disappearing at a record paceJapan’s century-old businesses face mounting pressures from rising costs, labor shortages, a shrinking market and succession challenges.CNBC
BUSINESSOct 2Cutting New World ties over 11 Skies averts ‘lose-lose’ deal: Airport AuthorityThe Airport Authority has averted a “lose-lose situation” by terminating a nearly 50-year contract with Hong Kong developer New World Development for the 11 Skies commercial project, with most facilities set to open in 2028, the statutory body’s directors have said. Julian Lee Pui-hang, the authority’s executive director for finance, said on Friday that the organisation could no longer work with a debt-ridden partner on the ambitious development and that the project needed to be brought...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 1How China became the world’s gold superpowerPerhaps no story illustrates the secret of China’s industrial success better than its rise as the world’s gold superpower. China has revered the metal for millennia, yet it has never had a gold-based economy. Its own deposits were simply too scarce. In 1975, as China began its economic modernisation, it desperately needed gold to fund reform and build up foreign reserves. Despite its best efforts, it produced a meagre 13.8 metric tons a year. South Africa, then the undisputed king of gold,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30AI-supercharged stock market is world’s worst in third quarterKospi tumbled almost a fifth in three months to September after July sell-off but is still up 60% this yearFinancial Times
BUSINESSSep 28Dry Bulk Market : China Iron Ore Demand Could Fall In the Coming Weeks | Hellenic Shipping News WorldwideDemand for iron ore in China is projected to decline in the near future, which could affect the dry bulk shipping market. This is a significant development for global trade and commodities.hellenicshippingnews.com · China
BUSINESSSep 28China is no longer just the world’s factory. It’s the HQThe global electronics industry is entering a structural transition. For over two decades, China served as the dominant manufacturing centre, with an unmatched concentration of suppliers, skilled labour, infrastructure, logistics and engineering capabilities. That concentration is being diluted. But interpreting this as the decline of Chinese manufacturing would be a mistake. China is exporting parts of its manufacturing process while retaining the industrial capabilities that matter...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28Column : Committed to China since 1979 -- on 20th anniversary of World Economic Forum Beijing OfficeThis column reflects on the World Economic Forum's long-standing commitment to China since 1979, specifically marking the 20th anniversary of its Beijing Office. It highlights the sustained engagement of a major economic organization with China.europesun.com · Russia
BUSINESSSep 28Column : Committed to China since 1979 -- on 20th anniversary of World Economic Forum Beijing OfficeA column discusses long-term commitment to China, dating back to 1979, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the World Economic Forum's Beijing Office. This highlights enduring economic engagement with China.neworleanssun.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 27Korea LNG Carrier Edge Faces China Rise | Hellenic Shipping News WorldwideKorean LNG carriers are facing increasing competitive pressure due to the rise of China in the shipping industry. This highlights a significant shift in market dynamics within the global liquefied natural gas transportation sector.hellenicshippingnews.com · China
BUSINESSSep 25Vietnam, Pakistan, Kenya… Faced with surging fuel prices, anger is spreading everywhere in the worldRÉCIT - Les gouvernements sont confrontés à un choix difficile pour aider leurs concitoyens et sauver leur économie : subventions, prix plafonnés, aides ciblées ou baisses de taxes…Le Figaro International
BUSINESSSep 25The Worldfolio : MIKAZUKI GROUP Takes Japanese Resort Hospitality Beyond JapanMIKAZUKI GROUP is expanding its Japanese resort hospitality operations beyond Japan. This signifies the company's international growth strategy.theworldfolio.com · Japan
BUSINESSSep 23ADB cuts 2026 Philippine growth forecast anew  - BusinessWorld OnlineThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has again lowered its economic growth forecast for the Philippines for 2026. This indicates a revised, less optimistic outlook for the country's future economic performance.bworldonline.com · Philippines
BUSINESSSep 22Philippines , EU eye FTA signing in 2027 - BusinessWorld OnlineThe Philippines and the European Union are aiming to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by 2027. This potential agreement signifies growing economic ties and trade liberalization between the regions.bworldonline.com · Philippines
BUSINESSSep 21Hong Kong developer New World gets nod to spin off K11 Shanghai assetsNew World Development (NWD) received the green light from the Shanghai Stock Exchange to spin off and list a Reit (real estate investment trust) on the bourse, according to the distressed developer controlled by one of Hong Kong’s wealthiest families. The expected offering size for the NWD C-Reit was about 3.82 billion yuan (US$570 million), from which the group’s estimated net proceeds would be 3.24 billion yuan, Hong Kong-based NWD said in a statement on Monday. The underlying assets of the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 21Once the world’s most-visited city, Hong Kong now converts hotels into student dormsLate last month, an open tender for Hotel Cozi Harbour View in Kwun Tong was announced, with interested parties given until October 15 to submit bids. The 598-room hotel, located in Hong Kong’s eastern Kowloon Peninsula, a former industrial area, was taken over by Nanyang Commercial Bank for HK$1.87 billion (US$238.4 million) in 2025, with the bank now looking to dispose of the asset to the highest bidder. Just a week after the announcement of the tender, Nina Hospitality, one of the largest...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 21Singapore Airlines wins world best at 2026 Skytrax awards | Katherine TimesSingapore Airlines has been awarded 'world best' at the 2026 Skytrax awards. This recognition signifies a top achievement for the airline in the global aviation industry.katherinetimes.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSSep 21Why the world’s hottest stock market is a national liabilitySouth Korea’s wild stock price swings are hurting the country’s imageFinancial Times
BUSINESSSep 18World : Singapore Airlines Wins Worldâ€TMs Best Airline For 2026By Anas Abu Hassan SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been named the World’s Best Airline at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, clinching the title for the sixth time.bernama · malaysia
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