China's industrial output slows in July, retail sales miss forecasts
BEIJING: China's industrial output growth slowed while retail sales grew less than expected in July, highlighting strains on the economy from weak domestic demand, extreme weather disruptions and the waning effect of state policies aimed at boosting consumption.
Malaysia's July inflation eases to 1.8% - DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's inflation eased to 1.8 per cent in July 2026 from 1.9 per cent in June, with the Consumer Price Index rising to 137.1 points in July from 134.7 a year earlier, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.
Thailand's Q2 GDP beats forecast as full-year outlook is raised
BANGKOK: Thailand's economy slowed in the second quarter of 2026 but still beat forecasts, with stronger private investment offsetting softening consumption and a decline in public investment, official data showed on Monday, as the government raised its outlook for the year.
Japan's economy grows slower than expected in April-June
TOKYO: Japan's economy grew slower than expected in April-June, government data showed on Monday, as private consumption softened due to headwinds from higher raw material costs and supply disruptions linked to the Middle East war.
Landing a first job is getting pricier in UK
LONDON: Artificial intelligence (AI) has raised the stakes of taking your first step up the career ladder – and made it tougher and costlier than ever.
US to tell partners to pick side in AI race with China
WASHINGTON: The United States is preparing to tell dozens of countries they must pick sides in the artificial intelligence (AI) race with China, warning they will be excluded from a US-led AI coalition if they also sign up for Beijing's competing framework, according to a US official and an internal draft reviewed by Reuters.
Growth holds firm, but likely to slow in 2H
PETALING JAYA: The domestic economy continues to sustain growth in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q26), while an acceleration in electrical and electronic (E&E) shipments overseas amid artificial intelligence (AI) demand and stockpiling driven by geopolitical tensions helps support manufacturing activity.
New growth plan targets quality
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is set to sharpen its growth strategy by prioritising higher quality investment, stronger domestic capabilities and productivity gains as the country competes for capital, talent and technology, says RHB Research.
Indonesian patients spur healthcare boom
PETALING JAYA: Medical tourism remains a key growth catalyst for the Malaysian healthcare sector, as capacity constraints, specialist shortages and higher treatment costs in Indonesia's healthcare system drive robust demand for outbound medical travel.
Europe’s heat exposes insurance gap
FOR more than a century, cafes in the Italian city of Padua have welcomed customers for an early evening drink, or aperitivo, encouraging them to sit outside and socialise before dinner.
