Macroeconomic updates
15 May 2026
- 8.3%: [India's] April wholesale prices rose most in 42 months as [the conflict in Middle East] deepensThe Indian Express15 May 2026
- Bangladesh: [Foreign direct investment] rose in 2025, but fresh equity stayed weakThe Daily Star - Bangladesh15 May 2026
- Japan's wholesale inflation spikes on energy shock, bolsters case for June rate hikeReuters15 May 2026
- Philippines: Q1 foreign investment pledges surge 52.3%Business World15 May 2026
14 May 2026
- [Republic of Korea] extends money supply growth streakAzernews14 May 2026
- Pakistan steadily reducing dependence on imported fuel, says power ministerDaily Pakistan14 May 2026
- Nations drawing down oil stocks at record pace: International Energy AgencyChannel News Asia14 May 2026
- US producer prices surprise with largest increase in four yearsReuters14 May 2026
- Kazakhstan aims to increase non-commodity exports by more than a quarter by 2030The Times of Central Asia13 May 2026
Regional Cooperation and Integration updates
15 May 2026
- [Cambodia, Russian Federation] deepen economic ties as relations span seven decadesKhmer Times15 May 2026
14 May 2026
- IFC eyes [$110-million] investment in [Philippines'] fintech First CircleInquirer.net14 May 2026
- Republic of Korea: Trade minister raises concerns over EU steel safeguards, Mexico tariffskoreatimes.co.kr14 May 2026
- Trade between Cambodia, [Viet Nam] set for expansionKhmer Times14 May 2026
- Baku[, Azerbaijan]'s energy corridor becomes strategic asset for Europe and AsiaAzernews14 May 2026
- Cambodia’s tourism potential promoted to European and Latin American markets through [Familiarization Trip]Khmer Times14 May 2026
- Fiji secures NZ$338,350 for climate-smart farmingFBC News14 May 2026
- Philippines seeks stronger bilateral trade ties with TürkiyeManila Times14 May 2026
- Indonesia: Asian wheat millers resume purchases after two-month hiatusThe Jakarta Post14 May 2026