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Report urges reforms as public debt rises

Thailand no longer has a fiscal buffer to contain rising public debt, making it necessary to accelerate reforms for both the economy and the public sector to lift economic growth closer to its full potential, according to the Finance Ministry.

Bangkok Post

Albania NATO summit hangs in balance as US slams security 'free riders'

The proposed host country of next year's meeting hasn't shown credible progress on the alliance's new defence spending target of 5 percent of GDP.

Euronews

Trump wants Nato allies to spend 5% of GDP on defence related measures

Matthew Whitaker, the US Ambassador to NATO, recently shared President Trump's ambitious target for all NATO allies to allocate 5% of their GDP towards defense by the Ankara summit. He pointed out significant spending gaps, especially with Spain, and underscored the urgency for European nations to enhance their assistance to…

The Times of India

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Thai business group keeps 2026 GDP growth forecast at 1.6% to 2.0%

Thailand's economy is expected to grow by 1.6% to 2.0% ⁠this year, a leading business ‌group said on Wednesday, maintaining its earlier forecast.

Bangkok Post

EBRD backs young entrepreneurs as Uzbek small firms seek credit

The financing comes as small businesses account for more than half of Uzbekistan’s GDP, but many still lack the records, collateral and support needed for loans.

Euronews

Property stimulus extended a year

The cabinet has approved a one-year extension of the measure reducing transfer and mortgage registration fees for real estate transactions to 0.01%, which policymakers claim can spur Thai GDP growth.

Bangkok Post

Who gains in an AI-supercharged economy?

At Vanguard, we anticipate 3% US GDP growth in 2027, an estimate that is noticeably higher than other professional forecasts, implying continued strong support for risk assets. Such growth will not represent an incremental improvement, but rather a fundamental shift in the economy's growth trajectory. Following a data-rich study of…

Bangkok Post

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Britain not safe under Starmer’s new defence plan, John Healey suggests

Healey – who quit earlier this month after accusing the prime minister of being ‘unwilling to commit the resources’ needed to keep Britain safe – urged the government to set out a target date for the UK to spend 3 per cent of GDP on defence

The Independent UK

Why Latino Workers Are Being Left Out of America's Economic Boom, According to New Fed Data

For years, economists have pointed to low unemployment, steady GDP growth and resilient consumer spending as evidence that the U.S. economy remains fundamentally strong. But for many Latino families, those positive headlines have felt disconnected from everyday reality.

Latin Times

Household sector debt climbs to 45.5% of GDP in Sep 2025: RBI report

Household debt has climbed to 45.5% of India's GDP, driven by a surge in non-housing retail loans, now making up over half of total borrowings. Despite this rise, borrower quality is improving, with more prime borrowers taking out loans. While consumption loans dominate, experts express concern over debt servicing for…

The Economic Times

Household sector debt climbs to 45.5 pc of GDP in Sep 2025: RBI report

The Economic Times

UK disposable incomes squeezed by price rises and tax changes

ONS confirms 0.6% GDP growth in first quarter, with services, production and construction sectors expanding

The Guardian - UK

First quarter UK growth confirmed but 2025 weaker than first thought

UK economic growth has been confirmed at 0.6 per cent for the first three months of 2026, but was weaker than first thought at the end of last year,…

The National (Scotland)

Robust first quarter UK growth confirmed but 2025 weaker than first thought

The ONS left growth unrevised for the first quarter of this year, but said GDP grew by a downwardly revised 0.1% at the end of 2025.

Evening Standard

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UK government ‘minded to intervene’ in Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros Discovery – as it happened

Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Culture, cites need for sufficient plurality of views in news media

Fortune

Should you go to work during a heat wave? Your productivity suffers, and GDP tanks when it's hot

Productivity peaks at around 22°C (72°F) and falls roughly 2% per degree above 25°C, reaching 8.9% below peak at 30°C.

The Economic Times

India's next stock market headache isn't oil but a bigger storm brewing in the skies

India's stock market faces a new challenge as a severe "Super El Niño" threatens the monsoon, impacting 56% of GDP tied to consumption. This follows a decade-low monsoon start, with rainfall deficits exceeding previous El Niño years. Analysts warn of domestic demand destruction, range-bound markets, and downgrades in consumer sectors,…

Bangkok Post

Finance minister presents B3.79 trillion deficit budget to parliament

The government and the opposition both expressed concern about Thailand's financial status when the finance minister presented his 2027 budget bill to parliament on Monday.

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The Economic Times

India is plotting a game-changer for RBI, banks, corporates, investors

India is planning a high-frequency index to track its vast informal economy, covering millions of unincorporated companies. The proposed MoSPI index could improve GDP estimates, guide RBI interest-rate decisions, strengthen inflation management, sharpen government policymaking and offer investors, businesses and economists an unprecedented real-time view of the country's largest employment…

Bangkok Post

South Korea to invest nearly $1.2 trillion in chips, AI data centres

SEOUL - South Korea will invest nearly US$1.2 trillion -- equivalent to more than two-thirds of its GDP -- in a new chip-building hub and AI data centres over several years, as it seeks to profit from soaring demand while developing previously neglected regions.

The Economic Times

India's higher nominal GDP growth may help contain fiscal pressures despite global risks: EY

India's fiscal deficit is expected to remain under control in FY27, thanks to robust nominal GDP growth driven by higher inflation, according to EY India. This will bolster tax revenues, helping the government manage finances despite potential increases in subsidy spending. While real growth may moderate, a projected nominal GDP…

The Independent UK

Scotland’s safety put at risk by Westminster’s armed forces cuts – SNP

The party pointed to figures showing reductions to personnel and defence spending as a percentage of GDP.

Bangkok Post

Shares dip as Apple price hikes hit tech sentiment

RECAP: Asian shares pulled ‌back on Friday after a stellar quarter, as hefty price hikes by Apple revealed the downside of booming chip demand and depressed tech shares, while the threat of Japanese intervention kept the yen from hitting 40-year lows.

Latin Times

The $10 Billion Twin Earthquakes: Venezuela Braces for a Historic Economic Blow

Venezuela's twin earthquakes may leave behind one of the costliest natural disasters in the country's history, with U.S. earthquake experts warning that the economic impact could reach as much as 7% of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) as authorities race to assess the full extent of the devastation.

International Business Times

Immigration Has Fueled Growth Across Wealthy Nations for Decades, Study Concludes

A rise in immigration equivalent to 1% of a country's population was associated with a 1.2% increase in GDP per worker within five years and a 1.9% increase after a decade, according to a new paper.

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