GDP

We will be facing massive, recurring challenges in the coming years no matter what. Photo: Reuters
Panorama

Holes in the recession story

With surging inflation and a new war in Europe, the first half of 2022 was understandably gloomy for economies and financial markets around the world. But recent developments offer some hope that...

A Japan yen note is seen in this illustration photo taken June 1, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration
Global Economy

Japan's GDP expands in Q2 after Covid curbs lifted

Coal barges are pictured as they queue to be pulled along Mahakam river in Samarinda, East Kalimantan province, Indonesia, August 31, 2019. Photo :Reuters
Global Economy

Indonesian GDP growth accelerates in Q2, beats forecast

General view of Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia May 21, 2018. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
Global Economy

Saudi Arabia economy grows at fastest pace since 2011 on oil

Flag of Saudi Arabia. Picture: Collected
Global Economy

Saudi GDP grows 11.8% year/year in Q2 - flash estimates

A resident buys food at a local market, in downtown San Francisco, California, U.S., July 13, 2022. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Global Economy

The US economy is shrinking. The Fed's rate hikes may have only just begun to bite

Employees work on the production line of vehicle components during a government-organised media tour to a factory of German engineering group Voith, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Shanghai, China July 21, 2022. REUTERS/Aly Song/
China

China drops GDP target mention, aims for 'best possible' results instead

Smoke rises after shelling during Ukraine-Russia conflict in Donetsk, Ukraine July 4, 2022. REUTERS/Kazbek Basayev
Global Economy

Ukraine pushes for debt freeze to dodge hard default

An F-2 fighter jet flies during a live-fire exercise conducted by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) at East Fuji Maneuver Area, in Gotemba, Shizuoka, Japan, May 28, 2022. Tomohiro Ohsumi/Pool via REUTERS
Global Economy

Japan to forgo setting ceiling on next year's defense spending

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Global Economy

Singapore Q2 GDP rises 4.8% y/y, missing forecasts

SME Foundation Chairperson Professor Md Masudur Rahman. illustration: TBS
Economy

SMEs’ contribution to GDP expected to hit 35% by 2030

The train service on Dhaka-Jashore route will be launched via Padma Bridge. File Photo: TBS
Infrastructure

Strong GDP growth, higher toll means Padma Bridge will pay for itself

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal. File Photo: Collected
Economy

GDP growth to exceed target in FY23: Finance minister