China’s loan interest subsidy policies expected to spur consumption, officials say
Loan interest subsidy plans for individual consumption and services businesses are expected to bolster consumption, which is a key engine…
A reality check on China’s consumption
China’s “618” mid-year online shopping festival wrapped up this week, capping a brisk first half for the country’s consumer sector,…
Weekly inflation dips 0.81% as food, utility prices ease
Electricity, chicken prices pull inflation down on weekly basis Pakistan’s short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), fell…
China sees robust growth in domestic tourism spending in first quarter
Spending on domestic travel by Chinese residents surged by 18.6 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the…
Pakistan: March inflation cools to 0.7%, marking the lowest level in nearly 60 years
Inflation slowed to 1.2% YoY in March from 1.8% in February Pakistan’s inflation has fallen to its lowest level in…
Foreign brands benefit from China’s consumption stimulus
As millions of Chinese consumers trade in their devices for the latest models ranging from electric vehicles to home appliances,…