China is directing financial resources towards technological innovation, green development and small and medium-sized enterprises to support new growth drivers. Data released by the People's Bank of China on 14 October showed continued growth in financing for the economy, with credit increasingly directed towards these priority sectors.
Inflation is not just a concern for policymakers. For small businesses, rising costs mean difficult choices about pricing and keeping customers. US inflation picked up again in September, and this puts further pressure on household budgets.
China is directing financial resources towards technological innovation, green development and small and medium-sized enterprises to support new growth drivers. Data released by the People's Bank of China on 14 October showed continued growth in financing for the economy, with credit increasingly directed towards these priority sectors.
With Southeast Asia's digital economy exceeding 300 billion US dollars, ASEAN is bolstering intra-bloc cybersecurity cooperation as AI-powered cyber threats grow increasingly sophisticated. At the 11th ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Cybersecurity in Singapore, ministers outlined key priorities to strengthen the bloc's digital resilience.
Agentic AI is emerging as the next frontier of artificial intelligence. Vietnamese businesses are exploring its potential to automate internal operations, cut costs and boost productivity, while developing new AI-powered services.
A car may carry a European brand, but its battery and many of its components are made overseas. So should it qualify as European made and be eligible for government incentives? The question is dividing France and Germany, as consumers seek affordable vehicles while Europe's car industry faces growing competitive pressure.
Vietnamese bananas are gaining ground in Japan, with export value increasing more than 19-fold between 2019 and 2025. Their market share also rose from 0.24% to 4.36%, as Vietnamese bananas become more common in Japanese supermarkets and shops.