Business

Why economic surveys have lost their relevance

Distorted by partisan passion and rising inequality, they are a reflection of popular frustrations — not overall growth

The new premium product: books written by people

Some publishers think AI could not only help authors but replace them

Nu 20.4 Billion Trade Deficit Exposes Bhutan’s Import Trap

The latest trade figures have delivered a sobering reminder of one of the country’s most persistent economic vulnerabilities. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, Bhutan imported goods worth Nu 34.86 billion while exporting only Nu 14.47…

Indonesia aims to turn transmigration regions into growth centers

The government is projecting transmigration regions across Indonesia to emerge as new economic growth epicenters ...

Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for July 27, 2026 week - check list

Stock market recommendations: Federal Bank, and TVS Motors - Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk has recommended these two stocks as the top stock picks for the July 27, 2026 week:

WATCH: Political analyst Jean Franco outlines key issues ahead of Sona

MANILA, Philippines – Political analyst Prof. Jean Franco discusses key issues expected to dominate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona), including governance, public expectations and the…

Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data shows

China’s memory chip makers ride AI boom to new power — and U.S. scrutiny

Memory chips were once a low-margin business, but the global buildout of AI data centers has transformed them into one of the world's most sought-after products.

Design for competitiveness, not decoration - CCCI

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Local businesses here must treat circular economy not as an environmental afterthought but as a core design principle for staying competitive. Leaders from the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) made this…

Warjiyo’s Departure Raises Scrutiny on BI Policy, Analysts Say

Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo’s resignation is expected to heighten uncertainty and volatility across the nation’s financial markets, with analysts citing concerns over policy direction and central bank independence.

Cyberattacks becoming faster with AI, security firm president says

Cyberattacks are becoming faster and more sophisticated with the use of artificial intelligence, Nobuo Miwa, president of Tokyo-based information security service provider S&J, said in a recent interview.

DeepSeek said to have told backers of funding pause after viral posts

The suspension stemmed in part from its founder's frustration over online reports about his comments on U.S.-Chinese AI competition to investors, sources say.