The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced an extension of its visa-free entry policy for citizens of 45 countries until December 31, 2026, and the inclusion of Sweden in the scheme starting November 10. The newly extended policy allows travelers from eligible countries to visit China without a visa for up to 30 days for purposes including business, tourism, family visits, or transit. This move aligns with China’s broader strategy to revitalize its tourism sector and s

According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, China’s composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which includes both manufacturing and non-manufacturing activities, was recorded at 50 in October, marking the threshold between expansion and contraction. China’s non-manufacturing PMI, which has been supporting the economic recovery so far, stood at 50.1 in October, while the manufacturing PMI came in at 49 points. Several key indicators of the Chinese economy, part

According to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority, the country’s international trade showed the following trend in September 2025, with exports increasing by 15.9 per cent year-on-year, while imports grew by 2.1 per cent. By commodity group, electronic products remained the Philippines’ leading export, generating USD 4 billion, which accounted for around half of total exports, followed by gold, machinery and transport equipment. From January to September, expo

According to the latest data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia, the country’s economy expanded by 5.2 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, reaching a one-year high and exceeding expectations. Growth was supported by strong domestic demand and a broad-based expansion across key sectors. The services sector expanded by 5.1 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter, while manufacturing increased by 4.0 per cent. The mining sector surged by 10.9 per cent after a 5.2 p

According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, China’s GDP grew by 4.8 per cent year on year in the third quarter of 2025. On a quarterly basis, GDP grew 1.1 per cent in the July-September period, while in the first three quarters of the year, the country's economy rose by 5.2 per cent. During the first nine months of 2025, the value added by industrial enterprises rose by 6.2 per cent year-on-year. The equipment manufacturing industry recorded a 9.7 per cen

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its World Economic Outlook, October 2025, projecting global growth of 3.2 per cent in 2025 and 3.1 per cent in 2026. The report notes that the global economy is adjusting to recent policy changes, with some tariff extremes eased through deals, but the overall environment remains volatile, and temporary factors that supported activity in early 2025, such as front-loading, are fading. Inflation is projected to continue declining gl