Japan
About 43 % of Japanese firms expect business conditions to improve under PM Takaichi, driven by wage growth, AI investment and strategic policy. However, nearly half cite instability of her minority government and China–Japan tensions as significant risks.
India
India’s Q2 earnings season reveals mixed outcomes: some large firms report modest gains while others post declines, reflecting structural divergence in demand, cost pressures and credit dynamics even as macro growth remains intact.
China
China will require export licences for 13 precursor chemicals shipped to the U.S., Canada and Mexico, part of a broader diplomatic and trade-control shift that signals Beijing’s readiness to use non-tariff levers in global chemical governance.
Israel
El Al reported higher profits as foreign airlines resumed Tel Aviv flights, restoring competition and boosting tourism. Passenger demand continues to recover, strengthening Israel’s aviation and services sectors heading into 2026.
Singapore
Singapore will trial tokenised bills and launch a new stablecoin framework, advancing its position as a global digital-finance hub. MAS aims to modernise settlement infrastructure while applying high prudential and technology-risk standards.
Taiwan
Taiwan’s economy is set to grow near 6% in 2025 as surging global demand for AI chips and advanced packaging drives exports, boosts industrial output and strengthens market sentiment despite domestic structural pressures.
Turkey
Turkcell’s new partnership with Google will integrate advanced cloud and AI tools into Turkey’s digital infrastructure, accelerating enterprise digitalisation, improving productivity and strengthening the country’s competitiveness across key sectors.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia and the U.S. will launch a major investment forum to deepen capital flows into energy transition, digital infrastructure and industrial projects, strengthening Vision 2030’s diversification push and expanding bilateral economic cooperation.
Indonesia
Indonesia will begin B50 biodiesel road tests in December, boosting palm-oil demand and reducing fuel-import dependence. The move supports energy security but raises questions about engine compatibility, sustainability and subsidy costs.
South Korea
South Korean investors are cautious after Vietnam moved to ease high-tech subsidies, raising cost and regulatory risks for Samsung, LG and other Korean manufacturers heavily dependent on Vietnam’s electronics supply-chain base.
Japan
Japan’s wholesale inflation rose faster than expected in October, driven by yen weakness and higher input costs. The data pressures the BOJ to accelerate policy normalisation as markets price tighter conditions heading into 2026.
India
Moody’s expects India to sustain 6.5% annual growth through 2027, supported by investment, manufacturing and resilient consumption, even as oil prices and global headwinds persist. Markets remain optimistic with NIFTY50 and SENSEX trending firm.