It is reported that a call is being arranged between Japan foreign minister Motegi and US secretary of state Rubio for later today, according to sources familiar with bilateral relations. Among what…
As a reminder, US president Trump is scheduled to make a visit to China from 31 March to 2 April. Beijing has not officially confirmed the dates but it seems like the…
But no one will answer. In a desperate attempt to try and “fix” this whole mess of a situation, US president Trump has called for allies to step in and help with…
But no one will answer. In a desperate attempt to try and “fix” this whole mess of a situation, US president Trump has called for allies to step in and help with…
US strikes on targets at Iran’s Kharg Island have raised fears of a wider escalation China says economy off to solid start but demand remains weak Trump is weighing a seizure of…
Summary: China’s statistics bureau said the economy has made a “sound start” to 2026. Industrial output and retail sales beat expectations earlier in the day. Officials cited technological innovation and AI as…
China’s industrial output, retail sales and investment beat expectations early in 2026, but the property sector remained deeply in contraction. Summary: China’s industrial output rose 6.3% y/y, beating forecasts of 5.0% and…
China New Home Prices February 2026 -0.28% m/m (prior -0.37%) -3.2% y/y (prior -3.1% Used Home Prices -0.43% m/m (prior –0.54%) Still to come: This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at…
U.S. and Chinese officials held what ‘sources’ described as constructive talks in Paris to stabilise trade ties ahead of a planned Trump–Xi summit in Beijing. Summary: U.S. and Chinese officials held “candid…
New Zealand electronic card retail spending rose in February from the previous month. The electronic card data covers around 68% of core retail sales and serves as the country’s primary monthly gauge…
New Zealand electronic card retail spending rose in February from the previous month. The electronic card data covers around 68% of core retail sales and serves as the country’s primary monthly gauge…
New Zealand’s services sector slipped back into contraction in February, signalling a slower-than-expected economic recovery. Summary: New Zealand’s services sector returned to contraction in February. The BNZ–BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index fell…
