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A global outlook: PH economy eroding fast 

Mindanao Times

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June 21, 2026

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NOT SO long ago, the Philippines was promoted as Southeast Asia’s most resilient growth story. But as pre-2022 economic policies have been undermined, fundamentals are plunging. The latest GDP data

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Mindanao Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Philippines’ economic upgrade amid economic fall – why?

AS THE World Bank classified the Philippines among upper-middle-income economies, the country’s realized foreign investment net flows are plummeting while growth has plunged. What’s going on? As the Philippines 2025

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 28, 2026

Thailand’s retail sector taps into growing ‘Expat Economy’

Thailand’s retail sector taps into growing ‘Expat Economy’

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· Jul 1, 2026

Philippines reaches upper-middle income status — World Bank

The World Bank upgrade marks a long-sought economic milestone for the Philippines, but high prices, underemployment, and income inequality continue to plague millions of Filipinos

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 3, 2026

Perak antara empat negeri atasi pertumbuhan KDNK nasional

IPOH: Perak mencuri tumpuan apabila muncul antara empat negeri yang merekodkan kadar pertumbuhan ekonomi melebihi paras nasional pada 2025 selepas ekonomi negeri berkembang 5.7 peratus, mengatasi pertumbuhan negara sebanyak 5.2 peratus. Laporan Keluaran Dalam Negara Kasar (KDNK) Mengikut Negeri 2025 yang dikeluarkan Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia (DOSM) menunjukkan nilai ekonomi Perak meningkat kepada RM91.5 bilion berbanding ... Read more The post Perak antara empat negeri atasi pertumbuhan KDNK nasional appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Vietnam essential to K-food's ASEAN expansion

Vietnam essential to K-food's ASEAN expansion

Middle East News 247

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· Jul 7, 2026

UAE business activity set to accelerate in Q3, says Standard Chartered

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — Standard Chartered’s Global Research division has released new economic analysis forecasting an acceleration in UAE business activity during the third quarter of 2026, pointing to sustained strength in the country’s non-oil economy. According to the bank’s analysis, the UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index for June, published by SP Global, came in [] The post UAE business activity set to accelerate in Q3, says Standard Chartered appeared first on Middle East News 247.

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Related coverage for "A global outlook: PH economy eroding fast ": Mindanao Times — Philippines’ economic upgrade amid economic fall – why?. Borneo Bulletin — Thailand’s retail sector taps into growing ‘Expat Economy’. RAPPLER — Philippines reaches upper-middle income status — World Bank. Utusan Malaysia — Perak antara empat negeri atasi pertumbuhan KDNK nasional. Korea Times News — Vietnam essential to K-food's ASEAN expansion. Middle East News 247 — UAE business activity set to accelerate in Q3, says Standard Chartered