Growth

The Prosperity Party government is carrying out massive economic activities to maintain Ethiopia on a fast growth path and ensure broad public benefits.

05. toukokuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Hong Kong's economy expanded 5.9% year-on-year in Q1 2026, its fastest quarterly growth in nearly five years and surpassing Financial Secretary Paul Chan's forecast of over 4%. Driven by private consumption and government spending despite Middle East tensions, the advance estimate from the Census and Statistics Department exceeded the 4% rise in Q4 2025. A government spokesman highlighted a positive outlook but noted regional risks.

RBI officials stated that the near-term economic outlook remains favorable and well-positioned to sustain high growth momentum, driven by consumption, investment, and productivity-enhancing reforms. Inflation is expected to remain benign and near the target. However, global conditions introduce some volatility.

14. helmikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

The Indonesian government is optimistic that economic growth in the first quarter of 2026 will reach 5.5-6 percent, breaking the stagnant pattern around 5 percent. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stated this at the Indonesia Economic Outlook 2026 event in Jakarta.

Hong Kong's finance chief has expressed optimism about the city's economic outlook for 2026, while forecasting 2025 growth to accelerate to 3.2%, surpassing earlier projections. He attributed this positive outlook mainly to anticipated growth in mainland China and Asia, along with interest rate cuts.

28. joulukuuta 2025 Raportoinut AI

South Korea's leading business lobbies called for aggressive investments in artificial intelligence (AI) to secure global competitiveness in 2026. Chey Tae-won, chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), emphasized building swift investment capabilities in AI and green sectors amid challenges like low growth and geopolitical uncertainties. Other groups highlighted the need for eased regulations and stronger public-private cooperation.