The Global Economics

New Zealand’s economy entered 2026 with cautious optimism. After experiencing a period of sluggish growth and elevated inflationary pressures, the country has begun showing signs of recovery supported by tourism, exports and a more accommodative monetary environment.

As the global economy continues to navigate geopolitical uncertainty, supply ch...

As regional infrastructure commitments approach tens of billions of dollars and major connectivity programmes gain momentum, Cambodia is emerging as a strategic beneficiary of the Asia-Pacific’s infrastructure revolution.

Across the Asia-Pacific region, a new era of infrastructure-led growth is unfolding. Governments, development banks and privat...

The GCC’s tourism momentum is particularly noteworthy given the wider regional backdrop. Political uncertainty, conflicts in neighbouring areas and fluctuations in global travel sentiment might ordinarily discourage visitor arrivals.

Despite persistent geopolitical tensions across the Middle East, the Gulf Cooperation Council (

Huang is expected to visit South Korea this week and meet with LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo and other company executives.

South Korea’s tech giants, such as Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, reported a rise in share prices ahead of the much-a...

South Africa’s Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announced a range of education reforms to strengthen foundational learning, improve governance, expand Early Childhood Development (ECD) and address the inequalities which have plagued the country’s education system for so long.

Africa represents roughly 22.6% of the global youth population, i.e. 426 m...