Economic growth

Serbia's new leaders face host of tough challenges

Supporters of the electoral list \"Student List - Students Win\" celebrate after Aleksandar Vucic, Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) prime ministerial candidate, conceded defeat in the parliamentary election in Belgrade, Serbia, October 26, 2026. REUTERS/Uros Arsic

Why 17 is not the magic number in industrial policy

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi has anointed 17 sectors as the centrepiece of her quest to end decades of low growth. But this number highlights the risk that it is too diffused to do the job, says the writer.

South-east Asia’s digital economy to hit US$368b in 2026, up 17% as AI uplifts growth

The annual e-Conomy report released on Oct 21 said that strong growth was seen across e-commerce, online travel, online media, as well as transport and food delivery.

Japan’s September exports rise 16.7%, helped by chip demand

Solid global investment in artificial intelligence continued to support exports of semiconductors and related equipment.

Monetary policy could turn accommodative as AI productivity gains take hold: MAS chief economist

While AI-related investments are driving economic growth, the technology has yet to deliver significant productivity improvements across the wider economy, says MAS chief economist Edward Robinson.

Old records, new troubles: Vietnam’s tax clean-up catches taxpayers off guard

An exit suspension order issued on Nov 10, 2025, for Luong Thi Anh Nga. Vietnam has been carrying out vigorous tax reforms that the government says are urgently needed for economic development.

Malaysia’s growth tops forecasts as AI boom drives export surge

The government expects Malaysia’s economy to grow at 4.2% to 5.2% in 2027, supported by sustained domestic demand investment activity.

Singapore’s key exports soar beyond expectations in September on AI and non-electronics boom

Non-oil domestic exports expanded 68.4% from a year ago, from August’s rise of 46.1%, driven by non-electronics.

India expected to overtake Japan as world’s 4th largest economy in 2027: IMF

IMF Asia Director Krishna Srinivasan said India entered the current energy price shock caused by the US-Israel war on Iran from a strong position.

IMF urges China to deploy bigger fiscal stimulus

The IMF’s director of the Asia and Pacific department Krishna Srinivasan said the fiscal support China has provided is welcome but limited.

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