Youth unemployment in China rose again in March after six consecutive months of decline. Joblessness also increased among older age groups. Economic and social pressure is mounting.
By Ning Wang
Our column “China Perspective” is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's edition warns against taking all the figures from the National People's Congress at face value. There is often more to them than meets the eye.
By Redaktion Table
The Philippines’ purchasing managers’ index has climbed to its highest level since 2017. However, rising energy prices following the US strike on Iran risk becoming a major drag on sentiment.
By Marcel Grzanna
Many Chinese provinces and regions have lowered their economic targets for this year. The adjustments are seen as a signal that the leadership in Beijing may also announce a lower national growth target.
By Jörn Petring
Powered by strong exports, China has hit its growth target. But the model is increasingly coming at Europe’s – and Germany’s – expense. A course correction is not in sight.
By Jörn Petring
A huge corruption scandal involving flood aid triggers mass protests in the Philippines. The crisis reveals deep social inequality and a powerful elite that is losing the trust of the population. The economy is also suffering.
By Leonardo Pape
The debate over Parliament’s own-initiative report on the 28th regime for European startups highlights the difficult balance between harmonization goals and political feasibility.
By János Allenbach-Ammann