European business confidence in China is at an all-time low, report says

China must reprioritize economic growth and reforms and boost investor confidence by leveling the playing field for all companies in the country, a European business group

Japan’s is growing, but political uncertainty is among the risks

Japan's economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9%, slower than the earlier report for 3.1% growth, in the April-June period, boosted by better wages and

GDP soars 15.7% in H1

The local gross domestic product (GDP) has recorded a significant growth of 15.7% in the first six months of this year, information from the Statistics and

Recovery dragged down by property slump and weak consumption in July

A continued property crisis and weak consumption dragged on China’s economic recovery in July, according to data released yesterday by the National Bureau of Statistics. Unemployment rose

Economists advocate direct support to consumers

China’s central government should consider additional direct support to consumers worth at least 1 trillion yuan ($139 billion) — either cash or vouchers — in the

MEA forecasts 17.5% GDP growth in first half

The Macau Economic Association (MEA) has forecast the local economy will post year-on-year growth of about 17.5% in the first semester (H1) of this year, according

Economy slowed in the last quarter as weak consumer demand dragged on growth

China’s economy expanded at a slower-than-forecast 4.7% annual rate in the last quarter, the government reported yesterday, while emphasizing signs of improvement in factory output, income and investment.

Surveys show economy growing but at modest pace

Surveys of Chinese factory managers showed a mixed outlook for the world’s second-largest economy in June, with growth steady but not picking up much steam.

Big brands continue with a mainland-tourists-only sales orientation

The Times has learned that some local representatives of major electronics brands continue to have a mainland-tourists-only approach to sales, disregarding other markets such as

Central bank keeps lending rate unchanged as data show housing market is still struggling

China's central bank kept a key lending rate unchanged yesterday, choosing not to loosen credit as data for May showed signs of persisting weakness in the world’s

IMF: Economic output expected to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlighted the strong recovery of city’s economy post-pandemic and agreed that the implementation of effective economic diversification policies would “strengthen the

IMF upgrades its forecast for Chinese economy, but says reforms are needed

The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its forecast for China’s economy, while warning that consumer-friendly reforms are needed to sustain strong, high-quality growth. The IMF’s

Education, social safety vital for Asia to grow rich, cope with aging: UN report

As economies in Asia and the Pacific slow and grow older, countries need to do more to ensure that workers get the education, training and social safety

Economy rebound surpasses expectations as GDP rises 26% in Q1

Macau's economy has shown remarkable signs of recovery in the first quarter of 2024 as the gross domestic product (GDP) surged 25.7% year-on-year in real terms,

Prosperity index forecast to remain high

The Macau Economic Association (MEA) released a report yesterday forecasting that Macau’s economic prosperity index will remain relatively high between May and July. In

Macau second among world’s wealthiest regions

Macau has maintained a prominent position on the list of the world’s wealthiest regions, appearing on the 2024 compilation of the “Richest Countries in the World

IMF affirms economy will grow 14% this year in fresh report

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has affirmed its prediction that the local economy will grow by 13.9% this year and 9.6% next year, according to its

Economy grew 5.3% in first quarter, beating expectations

China’s economy expanded at a faster than expected pace in the first three months of the year, helped by policies aimed at stimulating growth and stronger

Economy to recover 19% year-on-year in Q1: association

The Macau Economic Association has announced its predictions for Macau’s first-quarter economic performance, indicating a promising recovery for the region. According to the association’s forecast, the

UM lowers GDP growth forecast to 16.8%

The University of Macau (UM) has revised its economic projection on the SAR, predicting a growth of 16.8% to MOP415.3 billion (equivalent to 94.5% of

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