According to the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the country’s economy expanded by 3 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, bringing the full year GDP growth to 4.4 per cent.   On a seasonally adjusted basis, GDP increased by 0.6 per cent quarter-on-quarter, following 1.5 per cent in the third quarter.   Private consumption grew by 3.8 per cent in the fourth quarter year-on-year, government spending by 3.7 per cent, and fixed investment dec

According to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the country’s international trade reached USD 17.5 billion in December 2025, an increase of 13 per cent compared to the same month in 2024, with exports growing by 23.3 per cent from the previous year and imports registering a 7.1 per cent expansion in the same period. For the whole 2025, exports went up by 15.2 per cent to USD 84.1 billion, while imports have increased by 4.7 per cent to USD 133.6 billi

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its World Economic Outlook, January 2026, projecting global growth of 3.3 per cent for 2026 and of 3.2 per cent for 2027. The report notes that the global economy is adjusting to recent policy changes, even though fiscal and monetary assistance, supportive financial conditions and the adaptability of the private sector mitigate trade policy shifts. Activity in 2026 is influenced by factors such as reassessment of technological pr

According to data released by Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, the country's exports expanded by 16.8 per cent in December compared to the previous year, marking the 18 th  consecutive month of growth, following a 7.1 per cent rise in the previous month, while imports increased to 18.8 per cent in December. Considering the whole year 2025, exports rose to 12.9 per cent from a year earlier, showing the highest growth rate in four years. Similarly, imports increased by 12.9 per

We are pleased to inform you about the webinar “Trademark Filing in China” organized by RsA Asia, Global EBA and the Asia Economic Cultural Council, which will be held via Zoom on February 4. Trademark registration is a key step for companies seeking to protect their brand in China. Understanding the registration process, requirements, and potential pitfalls is crucial to secure your intellectual property rights. The webinar will cover the main steps of trademark registration

According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, China’s gross domestic product increased by 5 per cent year on year in 2025, reaching USD 20 trillion and in line with the government’s annual growth target. Growth showed a gradual moderation over the course of the year. In the October–December period, the economy expanded by 4.5 per cent compared with the same period of the previous year, easing from 4.8 per cent in the third quarter, after recording stronger