Economic growth

Australian central bank chief signals pause after split decision on latest rate hike

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s governor Michele Bullock says “we’re basically preserving our options” on whether to raise interest rates again next year.

China’s big banks post fastest quarterly profit growth in years as margins stabilise

Profit growth was driven partly by the repricing of higher-cost deposits that began at the start of the year.

New Zealand’s two-speed economy poses election dilemma for ruling National Party

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon casting his vote in the general election during advance voting in Beachlands, Auckland, on Oct 26.

Thousands build Buddhist monuments for Bhutan’s ‘mindfulness’ city

Bhutan hopes Gelephu Mindfulness City will boost its economy and persuade more young people to stay.

From sari-clad sprinting to unpaid farm work: The reality for India’s rural working women

India’s rural female labour force participation rate reached 40% in September, rising almost every month from 24.6% in 2017.

South Korea exports extend robust growth on AI-fuelled chip boom

The continued strength adds to the case for the Bank of Korea to raise interest rates in November.

‘Life in the old dog’: Germany’s economy grows more than expected

Flags of the European Union, Germany and Berlin flutter outside the Berlin state Parliament building. Germany enjoyed third-quarter growth of 0.2% - above analyst estimates.

Bank of Japan declares victory in hitting price target, signals near-term hikes

BOJ’s governor Kazuo Ueda says it will debate rates at each meeting, mindful that its policy has entered the new phase focused on inflation risks.

Taiwan posts longest run of double-digit GDP growth since 1987

Taiwan’s exports surged to a record of over US$87 billion (S$111.15 billion) in September.

French economy unexpectedly shrinks in third quarter as headwinds strengthen

France’s weak performance is a worrying sign for the euro area’s second-largest economy.

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