• US policy changes likely to impact Asia and Pacific's growth

    10:16 AM @ 11/12/2024
    US policy changes under the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump are likely to affect the region’s longer-term outlook, according to a new report by the ADB.
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  • Battery raw materials outlook 2025: Robust and rebalancing market

    04:29 PM @ 10/12/2024
    The global battery raw materials (BRM) market faces challenges and opportunities for growth in 2025, with major factors including supply and demand dynamics, lithium-ion cell costs and the future of battery recycling. Global electric vehicle (EV) sales remain robust, and the ESS market is a standout with strong upside, while oversupplies remain in the cobalt market.
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  • Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers' help

    03:51 PM @ 10/12/2024
    Many lithium mines, led by Chinese operators, are maintaining production of the raw material needed for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, in defiance of prices weak enough to trigger mass output cuts - providing a boon for battery makers.
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  • China ready to go deeper into debt to counter Trump's tariffs

    03:13 PM @ 10/12/2024
    In one of their most dovish statements in more than a decade, Chinese leaders signalled on Monday they are ready to deploy whatever stimulus is needed to counter the impact of expected U.S. trade tariffs on next year's economic growth.
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  • Vietnam faces budget pressures as administrative costs surge

    04:07 PM @ 09/12/2024
    Vietnam’s state budget struggles to balance revenues and spending, with over VND 1 quadrillion ($41.67 billion) annually allocated to maintaining the administrative apparatus.
    Vietnam’s fiscal landscape reveals a heavy strain on resources, with the bulk of state spending allocated to maintaining the administrative apparatus. This underscores the urgent need for streamlining government operations to optimize budget efficiency.
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