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Exclusive | Andrew Tilton on China's economic trajectory in wake of Iran war
Andrew Tilton, chief Asia-Pacific economist at Goldman Sachs, speaks to the South China Morning Post about the long-term future of China's economy after the “two sessions” in Beijing and ahead of an expected Xi-Trump summit –…
AMRO maintains 2026 economic growth forecast for S. Korea at 1.9%
An Asia-based economic surveillance organization said Monday that South Korea's economy is expected to expand 1.9 percent this year, supported by solid semiconductor demand and government stimulus spending. The latest projection from the ASEAN+3…
Indian IT Companies Eye Cloud, AI Acquisitions for Revenue Growth Amid Weak Economy
Indian Information Technology (IT) services companies are poised to significantly increase their acquisition spending to an estimated $6.5-7 billion this year, strategically targeting Cloud, data, enterprise platforms, and AI to drive revenue…
Former World Bank chief says Iran economy collapsing into 'barter system' amid conflict
Former World Bank President David Malpass predicted Sunday that Iran's economy could collapse into a “barter system” as the country's financial crisis worsens amid the conflict with the U.S. and Israel. “All around the world…
Higher energy costs from Iran war could threaten fragile economics of AI boom | Heather Stewart
Donald Trump's most immediate concern in demanding Iran reopen the strait of Hormuz may be rocketing US gasoline prices, but if the conflict drags on, higher energy costs will be felt far beyond the pumps. Systemically higher power prices and…
Even if Iran's regime outlasts Trump, it may not survive reconstruction of the shattered economy, Mideast expert says
Tehran has been embolden by its ability to maintain tight control over the Strait of Hormuz and its own population. But even if the regime survives the war against the U.S. and Israel, its biggest challenge may come afterward. For now, there's…
Will the Stock Market Crash as the Oil Shock Hits the Economy? History Says the S&P 500 Will Do This Next.
The U.S. stock market stumbled to start the year as investors contemplated weakness in the jobs market and a slowing economy. But the drawdown shifted into high gear when the U.S. launched military action against Iran, setting in motion a sequence…
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Consumer sentiment remains a decisive force in the global economy, reflecting not only financial conditions but cultural attitudes toward risk, stability, and opportunity. How are businesses identifying what is strengthening or fracturing among…
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After navigating a year of rapid change and high uncertainty around tariffs and trade dynamics, CEOs are increasingly shifting their focus to opportunities for growth – M&A, innovation, and, of course, AI. AI is advancing at a pace that is…
Japan bets on robots to sustain economy amid ageing population
In many parts of the world, robots are often seen as a threat to jobs. In Japan, the reality is quite different, where machines are stepping in not to replace workers but to take on roles that companies are struggling to fill. The rise of…
High taxes, over-regulation and risk aversion are strangling the UK economy, experts say
In the 1800s, the United Kingdom was clearly the richest country in the world, with consistent, solid economic growth, a focus on science and engineering, plus all the benefits of trade across the oceans. But now the country seems to have lost its…
BOJ warns of economic hit from Middle East conflict
TOKYO, April 6: The Bank of Japan said surging oil costs and supply disruptions brought about by the Middle East conflict could hurt the economy, signalling caution over downside risks to growth that may prod it to tread cautiously in raising…
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AI is poised to become the most transformative general-purpose technology since electrification. How will it reshape operations, decision-making, and value creation across industries? Nations are building industrial corridors, energy…
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Workforces around the world are bracing for profound transformation as AI, automation, and demographic change reshape labor markets. Some roles will disappear, others will expand, and many will evolve into forms that look entirely different from…
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New scientific discoveries and advancements in technology promise radical transformation for businesses and expand what's possible for humanity. How will this era of innovation be defined? Traditional assumptions about asset classes, market…
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