conomic Survey 2025-26 Highlights: The Economic Survey 2025-26 was tabled in the Parliament today by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Survey, prepared by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance, and credited to the Chief Economic Advisor – currently Dr V Anantha Nageswaran – offers a detailed view … Read more
Philippine GDP slows to 4.4% growth in 2025, dragged by corruption scandal Nikkei Asia PSA revises Q3 2025 GDP growth from 4% to 3.9% pna.gov.ph Philippine Q4 growth skids to 5-year low, raises odds of further rate cuts Reuters Philippines misses growth targets anew as economy grows just 3% in Q4 2025 Rappler Fourth quarter GDP shock exposes collapse … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Passports, as a traveling essential to mark a person’s nationality before entering a foreign land, have varying levels of visa-free access. Some countries have stronger passports, granting their holders access to hundreds of global destinations without requiring a visa. Meanwhile, holders of weaker passports will likely struggle to travel freely across the … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati reported a notable rise in state revenue as of March 2025. According to data from the Ministry of Finance, state revenue reached Rp516.1 trillion that month, amounting to 17.2 percent of the 2025 State Budget (APBN) target set at Rp3,005.1 trillion. Sri noted that this … Read more
Archyde U.S. Protectionism Threatens Indonesian Economic Growth: A Delicate Balancing Act Table of Contents 1. U.S. Protectionism Threatens Indonesian Economic Growth: A Delicate Balancing Act 2. The Looming Threat of Tariffs 3. A Rollercoaster of Trade policy 4. Economic Implications and Mitigation Strategies 5. Looking Ahead: Navigating Uncertainty 6. 7. Navigating the Whirlwind: an Interview … Read more
UK Retail Sales Climb Unexpectedly in February Table of Contents UK Retail Sales Climb Unexpectedly in February UK Retail Sales: February’s Unexpected Climb Key Questions and Answers About UK Retail Sales What was the increase in UK retail sales in February? How did sales compare to the same month last year? Which sectors contributed to … Read more
Jakarta: A top adviser to President Prabowo Subianto has expressed confidence that Indonesia will achieve at least 8% year-on-year economic growth in this year’s final quarter thanks to the government’s food and housing programmes. Speaking at the Indonesia Economic Summit organised by the Indonesia Business Council (IBC) last Wednesday, Hashim Djojohadikusumo said the free nutritious-meal … Read more
Welcome to Your Week in Asia. Japan publishes its latest economic growth figures while the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) leads a mission to inspect water at the decommissioned Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. A Seoul court begins the criminal trial of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on insurrection charges linked to … Read more
By Hai Yen Thu, February 13, 2025 | 10:01 pm GMT+7
As South Africa prepares to host the prestigious G20 Summit later next year, the National Treasury has set stringent directives for government institutions involved in the event. In an effort to maintain fiscal prudence, the Treasury has advised these institutions to prioritise high-impact initiatives while reducing costs. This approach comes amid a tightening fiscal environment, … Read more