Japan’s PMI Rises to 52.0 in February, Highlighting Sectoral Divide in Recovery
Japan’s private sector activity expanded moderately in February 2025 according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index. Analysis from The Rio...
March 5, 2025Section
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Exports Drive South Korea’s 2% 2024 Growth Amid Domestic Weakness
The Bank of Korea (BoK) confirmed that South Korea's economy grew by 2% in 2024, matching earlier projections
March 5, 2025
China’s Composite PMI Hits 3-Month High in February, Reflecting Economic Resilience
China’s economy showed signs of steady recovery in February, as the Caixin/S&P Global Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) climbed to...
March 5, 2025
Australia’s Economy Shows Modest Growth Amid Persistent Challenges
Australia's economy expanded by 0.6% in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the previous three months, according to data...
March 5, 2025
Panama Power Play: BlackRock’s $22.8B Canal Port Takeover Echoes Trump’s Vision
BlackRock's acquisition of two crucial Panama Canal ports from Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison marks a significant victory. Analysis from The...
March 4, 2025
China Strikes Back with Tariffs Amid Escalating Trade Tensions with the U.S.
China's Ministry of Finance announced new tariffs of 15% on U.S. chicken, wheat, corn, and cotton, alongside 10% tariffs on...
March 4, 2025
Capitalism or Control? China’s Private Sector Pivot
A question looms over global markets: is China suddenly pivoting to capitalism? On February 17 2025 Xi Jinping gathered. Analysis...
March 3, 2025
TSMC’s $100 Billion U.S. Investment Reshapes Semiconductor Landscape
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) the world’s leading contract chipmaker plans to invest $100 billion. Analysis from The Rio Times.
March 3, 2025
China’s Manufacturing Growth Hits Three-Month High but Faces Persistent Economic Headwinds
China's manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in three months this February, according to data from Caixin and S&P...
March 3, 2025