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The Dual Reality of China’s Economy: Export Boom Masks Domestic Employment Crisis

In Beijing and industrial hubs across China this quarter, a stark economic paradox is unfolding as surging export volumes and rapid technological advancements mask a deepening domestic crisis characterized by…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 17, 2026

Economy

China’s Economy Cools to 4.3% in Q2 as Domestic Slump Offsets Export Surge

BEIJING — China's economic growth slowed more than anticipated in the second quarter of the year, expanding by 4.3% as a persistent domestic downturn overshadowed a significant surge in exports.…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 15, 2026

Economy

South Korea Upgrades 2026 Growth and Inflation Forecasts Amid Global Semiconductor Boom

The South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance announced on Tuesday in Seoul that it has upwardly revised its 2026 economic growth and inflation forecasts. This strategic adjustment reflects an…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 14, 2026

Economy

China’s Export Surge Defies Slowdown Forecasts, Offering Vital Economic Lifeline

Chinese exporters delivered a surprisingly robust performance in June, with outbound shipments growing by 8.6% year-on-year to reach $307.8 billion. The trade data, released by the General Administration of Customs…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 14, 2026

Business Insights

Proposed Strait of Hormuz Transit Fee Threatens to Double Global Shipping Costs

A proposed US transit fee on the Strait of Hormuz could double ocean freight rates and trigger a massive wave of global inflation.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 14, 2026

Economy

China’s Trade Surges Beyond Forecasts as Global AI Boom Fuels Demand

On Tuesday, China's General Administration of Customs reported a massive 27% year-on-year surge in exports, significantly outpacing global economic forecasts. This rapid expansion, marking the strongest export growth in four…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 14, 2026

Business Insights

Global Oil Prices Surge as U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes Threaten Strait of Hormuz Shipping

Global oil prices surged more than four percent on Tuesday after military forces from the United States and Iran traded retaliatory airstrikes in the Middle East. The sudden escalation of…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 13, 2026

Business Insights

RITES Secures $36 Million Locomotive Export Contract with Volantis Asset Finance

Indian state-owned transport consultancy firm RITES Ltd has secured a significant $36 million contract to supply locomotives to South Africa's Volantis Asset Finance. The deal, announced this week, marks a…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 7, 2026

Economy

China’s Manufacturing Sector Records Strongest Quarterly Performance Since 2020

Discover how China's manufacturing sector achieved its best quarterly growth since 2020, signaling robust industrial expansion despite recent shifts.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 6, 2026

Economy

China’s Manufacturing Sector Rebounds Amid Export Surge

Manufacturing Growth Reaches ThresholdChina's manufacturing sector returned to growth in June, as the official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) climbed to 51.7, exceeding analyst expectations and signaling a robust expansion in…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 5, 2026