Economic growth

China’s energy future still runs on old technology

The country already has the power grid of the future; the problem is it’s being used in a grossly inefficient manner

A 16.2 trillion rupiah stimulus package helped raise household spending and boost growth, the Statistics Indonesia chief said.

Indonesia posts fastest economic growth rate in three years

At 5.4% in Q4, it is above a forecast of 5% by analysts in a Reuters poll

Organisations that want to be responsible should not wait for a restructuring exercise to think about displaced staff.

To pursue responsible AI for growth, business leaders must address labour displacement

The biggest obstacle to artificial intelligence adoption are workers who fear redundancy

While the idea of a good job has remained broadly consistent, the pathways to achieving one have become less predictable.
BUDGET 2026

Economic Strategy Review: What makes a ‘good job’ today – and why this is harder to create

It will be difficult to redefine a good job without addressing wages, says academic in wake of Economic Strategy Review proposals

DPM Gan Kim Yong says despite headwinds, Singapore is still aiming for the higher end of the 2-3% growth target.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Don’t assume growth will create good jobs, says DPM Gan, as Economic Strategy Review unveils seven plans

The ESR’s full report will be released in the middle of this year

The fresh figure came after the EU last month cut its eurozone growth forecast for 2026 as risks from international trade and geopolitical tensions weigh on Europe’s economy.

Eurozone Q3 growth revised up to 0.3%

The new data was up from 0.2% in the initial estimate for the July-September period

The bureau expects the economy to grow by 7.37 per cent this year, compared with the previous forecast of 4.45 per cent.

Taiwan raises 2026 growth outlook as AI boom helps exports

Gross domestic product is expected to expand 3.54% in 2026

New Finance Secretary Frederick Go will need to steady one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies after widespread corruption allegations damped investment and consumer confidence.

Philippine finance chief vows economic rebound after corruption scandal

PHILIPPINE economic growth will return to 5.5 per cent as early as next quarter as government spending bounces back to levels seen before a corruption scandal stalled project rollouts, the nation’s ne...

Acting Transport Minister and Senior Minister of State for Finance Jeffrey Siow (left) and SBF vice-chairman Andrew Kwan. Siow says the release of the ESR's mid-term report will provide a chance to discuss proposals with stakeholders and hopefully secure funding support.

Economic Strategy Review aims to give mid-term update, ‘get some funding’ for early ideas

The committees will consolidate ideas and put up final recommendations by mid-2026