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…
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China studying better benefits for gig workers, with inspiration from Singapore
In December, top lawmakers deliberated ways to offer better legal protection for the country’s workers in flexible employment, based on a report that pointed out that “issues…
Vietnam’s new e-commerce law expected to curb online trade fraud
Between 2020 and 2025, authorities nationwide detected and handled about 120,000 - 190,000 cases of smuggling, trade fraud, and counterfeit goods each year, with trade fraud…
Malaysia’s latest reforms, relief measures expected to support economic growth
Economists said the mix of institutional reforms, cash assistance and business-focused measures signals a shift from crisis management to execution.
Indian brokerage firms flag surge in illicit cigarette trade risks after sharp tobacco tax hike
Analysts warn that the steep increase marks a departure from the calibrated tax approach followed over the past eight years.
China’s revised Foreign Trade Law to spur high-level opening-up
The updated provisions will also help foster a more enabling climate for mutually beneficial global cooperation and advance an open world economy, experts say.
Labour unions protest Jakarta minimum wage, vow court battle
They are demanding the wage be raised to Rp 5.89 million, in line with Jakarta’s decent living needs as calculated by Statistics Indonesia (BPS).
China to apply lower import tariff rates to unleash market potential
In a statement, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council, China's Cabinet, said the provisional import tariffs will be applied as part of an annual tariff adjustment…
Profound budget policy changes failed to lift Indonesia’s growth in 2025
The first full year under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto was marked by pronounced changes in budget allocations and a shift toward pro-growth fiscal policy, but amid…
China steps up measures to stimulate consumption
Economists said that a robust and expanding consumer base not only powers China's high-quality development but also provides a stabilizing force for the global economy amid…