The city saw $1.2B in impact from tourism in 2025 — and it’s not slowing down. Source: axios.com

German chancellor Friedrich Merz described “certain sectors” of his country’s economy as being in “very critical” condition in a letter to lawmakers, adding that reviving growth will be his government’s top priority this year. Source: bloomberg.com

No amount of narrative-setting can convince American voters that the economy is better or worse than their own experience dictates. That’s what I’ve been telling the Republicans who’ve asked me, earnestly, if the media’s reporting on affordability is responsible for voters’ gloomy assessment of their finances. Source: bloomberg.com

The push for tax collection comes as Russia’s growth has slowed to a near standstill nearly four years after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Source: businessinsider.com

Cai Qi – who is responsible for ideology, culture and internet regulation – tells cadres to make ‘good start’ to the next five-year plan. Source: scmp.com

During a visit to the province, Li Qiang emphasises need for decisive actions and innovative strategies to boost investment and consolidate Guangdong’s leading economic role for China. Source: scmp.com