Nepal must create 6.5m jobs by 2050 to reap demographic dividend
A World Bank report says Nepal’s prospects hinge on creating quality jobs and harnessing the skills of women and returning migrants.
Economic Affairs
Residential sales in India dip slightly in 2025 despite softer home loan rates: Report
Despite concerns over a possible market correction, the firm noted that a decline in home loan interest rates, strong economic growth and easing inflation helped sustain housing…
Philippine peso marks new weakest level at 59.35 vs $1
The peso was previously weakest at 59.22 per dollar, set in December 2025.
Luxury hotels hit by Nepal’s Gen Z protests face more pressure from spring elections
With most 5-star properties already reporting losses, March polls could also deter visitors.
Japan’s business leaders praise PM Takaichi’s economic policies
At a New Year’s celebration held by three major economic organisations in Tokyo on Tuesday, many participants expressed a positive outlook on the administration’s push for…
India’s GDP growth seen at 6.8% in FY27, says Goldman Sachs
The global investment bank expects private consumption to strengthen further in FY27.
Philippine 2025 inflation slows to 1.7%, a 9-year low
The result capped 2025 with a full-year average inflation rate of 1.7 percent, the slowest since 2016, when it stood at 1.3 percent. This marks the 10th consecutive month that…
RM100 government and school aid a timely relief for Malaysians
On Monday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the Sara cash aid would be credited to all adult citizens aged 18 and above as preparations for Ramadan and…
Mongolia aims for 1 million tourists and US$1bil in tourism revenue: Prime Minister
To reach these targets, PM G.Zandanshatar said the government will prioritise infrastructure in Khuvsgul province.
Vietnam records 8.02% GDP growth in 2025, 8.46% in Q4
GDP in 2025 is estimated at US$514 billion (VND12,847.6 trillion), an increase of US$38 billion from 2024. GDP per capita reached approximately VND125.5 million, or US$5,026, up…