Singapore grows 5.4% as manufacturing momentum eases
Advance third-quarter estimates show continued expansion, with a pullback in manufacturing from the previous quarter.
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The signals behind growth, policy and everyday prices.
Australia sheds 39,300 jobs as September labour data soften
Part-time employment fell, while the statistics bureau urges caution over monthly volatility and survey changes.
Indonesia holds its policy rate while expanding currency hedging incentives
Bank Indonesia combines a 5.75% rate with measures aimed at capital inflows, lending and digital payments.
Malaysia’s advance GDP estimate shows 5.3% third-quarter growth
The early estimate points to continued expansion, with a fuller GDP release scheduled for November.
Fiji inflation reaches 7.6% as Reserve Bank holds policy rate
A September policy decision highlights the balancing act between price pressures and economic growth.
New guidelines set out how Fiji’s green finance taxonomy works
The Reserve Bank’s September guidance explains how financial institutions can assess eligible sustainable investments.
China’s initial 2024 GDP estimate showed 5% growth
The January 2025 release showed stronger fourth-quarter growth alongside continuing property-sector weakness.
Australia’s economy gained 0.6% in the final quarter of 2024
The March 2025 ABS release showed public and private spending supporting growth.
Indonesia recorded 5.03% growth in 2024
The February 2025 statistics release showed stable expansion and a large economic contribution from Java.
Malaysia’s 2024 expansion reached 5.1% as investment strengthened
The February 2025 release showed construction and capital spending supporting a stronger annual result.
Thailand's economy, explained
One of Southeast Asia's largest economies runs on manufacturing, tourism and agriculture. A plain guide to how it fits together and the challenges ahead.
Why tourism matters so much to Thailand's economy
Tourism is one of the pillars of the Thai economy, supporting millions of livelihoods. Here is how it works, why it is powerful and where it is vulnerable.