Economic growth

‘Buoyant’ Hong Kong economy spurs fiscal deficit turnaround, budget shows

The buoyant economy will help the city return to a budget surplus after several years of deficits.

Japan’s economy limps back to scant growth in Q4, raises test for Takaichi

The report may add momentum to Ms Takaichi’s push to support growth with government spending and targeted investments.

MM2H programme generated $1.25b for Malaysia’s national economy in 2025

The economic contribution includes participation fees, fixed deposits in local banks and property investments.

Malaysia’s economy beats forecasts with 5.2% growth in 2025, fastest pace in 3 years

Strong domestic demand, exports and investment propelled growth, with momentum likely to continue in 2026, the central bank said.

Tax rebate and enhanced grants for firms to deal with competition, costs

The Government will provide a 40 per cent rebate on corporate income tax to help companies manage cost pressures and stay competitive.

Colombia's 'outsider' candidate De La Espriella vows military crackdown to boost economy

Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombian lawyer and right-wing presidential candidate, speaks during an interview with Reuters, in Bogota, Colombia February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

US job growth accelerates in January, unemployment rate falls to 4.3%

Despite the increase in payrolls in January, the labour market remains lacklustre and has struggled even as economic growth has been robust.

China to prioritise stimulating consumption in 2026

China's future economic growth will need to rely more on domestic demand, said an expert.

The uncomfortable truths about inclusive growth in Singapore

Cyclists and people near the Jubilee Bridge with the Central Business District (CBD) skyline on Dec 31, 2025. The top lesson from immigration convulsions elsewhere is to do everything possible to avoid the toxicity of conversations rooted in zero-sum politics.

Singapore lifts 2026 growth forecast to 2%-4% on AI outlook after economy outperforms in 2025

The forecast was upgraded after the Singapore economy grew 6.9 per cent in the final quarter of 2025, much better than expected.

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