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2026-01-25 06:00 UTC
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Zelenskyy appoints former Canadian deputy prime minister as economic advisor
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Chrystia Freeland, a former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and a prominent figure in Ukrainian diaspora communities, as his economic advisor. Thi...
Indonesia tightens grip on resources with Switzerland-sized land grab
Indonesia is intensifying its resource control over vast swathes of land equivalent in size to that of Switzerland. This has significant global implications given Indonesia's status as the world leade...
US-European Relations Will Shape the Next Year: Preview for 2026
The article discusses how US-European relations will be pivotal in determining key outcomes and dynamics for both regions in the year 2026, emphasizing mutual security concerns, economic interactions,...
Hong Kong liaison office’s Qi Bin to take up new role in Beijing on economic affairs
A senior official from Hong Kong's liaison office with extensive financial experience is being reassigned to an economic advisory role in a committee that will aid leadership on the upcoming five-year...
China premier urges Guangdong to ignite economic growth amid intensified competition
During his recent visit to Guangdong province, China's premier emphasized the need for Guangdong to maintain its position as an economic leader by strengthening innovative development and taking a lea...
US–China trade war traps China in structural imbalance spiral
China's five-year economic plan emphasizes industrial investment and indigenous innovation as key strategic focuses. However, continuing on this path could exacerbate structural economic imbalances am...
Why China is still struggling to ‘invest in people’
As 2026 begins, China aims to encourage citizens to increase spending for both personal and national benefit. Historically, the Chinese government has been cautious towards relying on consumption as a...
Trump says preferred Fed pick is ready, again teases firing Powell
US President Donald Trump suggested Monday during a press conference that he prefers a certain candidate for the position of Federal Reserve chairman but has no immediate plans to announce them. He al...
How AI helped Asia’s real estate sector pass the tariff stress test
In response to President Trump's punitive tariffs announced on April 2, 2018, Asia faced significant economic challenges due to its major trade surpluses with the US. However, by 2025, many Asian econ...