China's 15th Five-Year Plan, covering the period 2026 to 2030, represents the country's comprehensive strategy for economic, technological, social, and environmental development. Since 1953, China has utilized five-year plans to map long-term national strategies, and the 15th edition follows a structured and carefully orchestrated approval timeline that reflects the methodical nature of Chinese policymaking. The process began in October 2025, during the 5th Plenum of the 20th

According to the latest data released by the National Economic and Social Development Council, Thailand’s economy grew by 2.4 per cent in 2025.   Growth was supported by private investment and consumer spending. On a quarterly basis, GDP increased by 2.5 per cent in the fourth quarter, compared with 1.2 per cent in the previous quarter.   Agricultural production remained strong, rising by 2.5 per cent during the whole 2025. Similarly, the manufacturing sector showed improveme

According to data released by Singapore’s Department of Statistics, the country’s international total trade increased by 23.8 per cent year-on-year in January 2026, following a 12.3 per cent expansion in December 2025.   On a yearly basis, exports grew by 30.4 per cent in January, while imports rose by 16.6 per cent in the same period.   Singapore's main export markets were China, Malaysia and the United States.   In its latest outlook, the International Monetary Fund estimat

We are pleased to announce the meeting entitled “China 2026–2030. The 15th Five-Year Plan: Sectors, Strategies and Opportunities” , organised by the Camera di Commercio Italiana in Cina in collaboration with Assolombarda and the Centro Studi sulla Cina Contemporanea. The meeting will take place on Friday, 20 February 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (Italian time) at Assolombarda – Sala Falck (Via Chiaravalle 8, Milan). The event will provide an in-depth analysis of China’s 15th Five-Year

We are pleased to inform you about the webinar “Vietnam Business Framework” organized by RsA Asia with the support of Global EBA and the Asia Economic Cultural Council, which will be held via Zoom on February 18. Located at the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia, Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing countries in the world. The capital of the country is Hanoi, while Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city. With a population of over 96 million, it covers an area of 311,700 s

According to the latest data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia, the country’s economy expanded by 5.2 per cent year-on-year during 2025, exceeding the official projections of between 4 per cent and 4.8 per cent.   GDP rose 6.3 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to a year earlier, the fastest growth in twelve quarters. On a quarter-on-quarter seasonally asjusted-basis, GDP increased 0.8 per cent during the fourth quarter, compared to 2.7 per cent of the t