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

We are pleased to inform you about the webinar “Doing Business in Italy”, organized by RsA Asia, Global EBA, and the Asia Economic Cultural Council, which will be held via Zoom on October 29. Italy represents one of the leading economies in Europe, known for its strong industrial base, advanced manufacturing sector, and strategic position within the European Union. The country offers numerous opportunities for international investors and companies interested in expanding thei

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

Switzerland and China are advancing negotiations to modernize their 2014 Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the shared objective of finalizing an upgraded framework by early 2026. Both sides recognized the FTA’s role in strengthening bilateral trade and committed to advancing negotiations pragmatically toward a higher-level agreement. Expanding market access and economic integration The upgrade aims to expand the range of zero-tariff goods — extending to high-tech machinery and

According to data from China’s General Administration of Customs expressed in dollars, China’s international trade with the rest of the...