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Shrinking workforce will dent East Asia’s economies

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EAST ASIA

Persistently low fertility rates mean that the next decade will see ‘super-aged’ societies not just in China but also in other key East Asian economies, including Hong Kong…

Policy easing will aid China’s property sector

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CHINA

After the government issued regulations to curb property developer borrowing in 2020, developers suffered a liquidity crisis and struggled to deliver pre-sold homes. Consumers…

China’s population will continue to shrink

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CHINA

Policies in the 1980s to restrict the birth rate gave China a demographic dividend, with an enlarged working population driving GDP growth, but that has been exhausted. The…

Australia's stubborn inflation may trigger a rate rise

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AUSTRALIA

The uptick in inflation also raises questions about the Labor government’s efforts to reduce living costs as it prepares for an election in mid-2025. Opinion polls indicate that…

Mongolian election will reconfigure politics

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MONGOLIA

The introduction of proportional representation opens the way for more parties to enter the legislature. Parties and candidates have tactical decisions to make in a bid to…

Income inequality will worsen in Taiwan

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TAIWAN

A widening income gap, coupled with a sluggish economy over the past two years, will be a disadvantage for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party in Taiwan’s presidential…

Inequality will rise in China despite policy push

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CHINA

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequality, according to official data. Divergence across income brackets has risen, with low- and middle-income households having been hit…

Market confidence in India will remain robust

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INDIA

The NIFTY 50 index has since resumed its bull run. The elections resulted in an underwhelming victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Prime Minister Narendra…

Online payments crisis shows vulnerability in Seoul

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SOUTH KOREA

E-commerce is a major sector, with a few domestic players dominating the market. The government’s monetary aid to the platforms’ unpaid vendors aims to mitigate financial…

Asia ‘ex-China’ investment will struggle for traction

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ASIA

There is sizeable demand for financial assets and products in Asia that exclude China. However, investor expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will not cut interest rates…