China’s Foreign Trade Grows 3.8% in 2025
China’s foreign trade expanded 3.8% in yuan terms in 2025, highlighting recovery and new opportunities for South and Southeast Asia as we head into 2026.
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Toronto Talks: Locals on China and Carney’s 2026 Visit
As Canadian PM Mark Carney heads to China Jan 14–17, we hit Toronto streets for impressions of China’s economy and insights on boosting Canada-China cooperation.
Is Trump’s Trade War Backfiring on the US Economy?
Tariffs imposed by the US in 2025 are hiking costs for manufacturers and consumers, creating supply-chain uncertainty and business growth worries. Are we seeing Trump’s trade war backfire?
Mexico Hikes Minimum Wage 13% in Jan 2026
Mexico will raise its minimum wage by 13% from Jan 1, 2026, addressing productivity, inflation and cost of living factors.
Yuan Soars to Strongest vs USD Since Sept 2024
The Chinese yuan hit its strongest level vs the US dollar since Sept 2024, with onshore at 7.01 and offshore at 7.00, marking up to 4.6% gains in 2025.
BOJ’s Rate Hike Hits Mortgages and Investments
BOJ’s recent rate hike will boost mortgage costs, weigh on private investment, and raise government debt interest, warns economist Hideo Kumano.
Chinese Mainland’s CPI Jumps 0.7% in November 📈
The Chinese mainland’s CPI rose 0.7% year-on-year in November, marking the highest jump since March 2024, driven by food prices and solid core inflation.
Chinese Mainland CPI Rises 0.7% in November 📈
Chinese mainland CPI rose 0.7% in November 2025, signaling stable inflation. Discover how this could affect your daily budget and investments.
Prodi: Chinese Mainland–Europe Cooperation Is No Longer Optional
Former EC President Romano Prodi urges the Chinese mainland and Europe to see cooperation as essential to stabilize the global economy and avoid a fragmentation crisis.
Why Japan’s Hardline Rising Star Sanae Sakaichi Is Gaining Ground
As Japan faces economic challenges, hardline politician Sanae Sakaichi has surged in popularity. We explore what drives her support and the risks of rising nationalism.