Economy
Laos' tourism-driven economic recovery hinges on China
New cross-border railway brings in Chinese money, and concerns about influence
PBOC should remember key lesson from Japan's 'lost decade'
Initiative targets human resources development through wage hikes and reskilling
Cross border scheme could cut transaction costs by 30%, offer exchange rate buffer
Cash rate now at 11-year high; RBA warns of further tightening ahead
COVID policies, slow economy hammer state funding for higher education
Persistent inflation overwhelms workers' nominal pay raises
Shipments overseas drop 4% in 2022; China market still off-limits
Spymaster becomes foreign minister, likely to continue autonomous diplomacy
Reimports appear aimed at improving weapons for use in Ukraine war
Xi Jinping's economic policy approach has implications for multinationals
Real RBA reform is needed, beginning with a rethink of its independence
This week's wage data will provide clues to Ueda's next move
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Mehmet Simsek seen as orthodox pick who could set stage for interest rate hikes
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Biden's Inflation Reduction Act boosts U.S. industry at the cost of other countries
Fiscal 2022 collection likely to hit record as 'K-shaped' recovery deepens
Zibo's tasty, affordable meat skewers lure crowds via social media
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