Economy & Trade April 16, 2026 493 stories in this edition

China’s economy beats forecasts to grow 5 per cent in first quarter of 2026

The Straits Times Asia / Southeast Asia / 1m ago
China’s economy beats forecasts to grow 5 per cent in first quarter of 2026

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China's economy grew 5% in Q1 2026, exceeding forecasts due to strong exports, despite concerns over the Iran war's global impact. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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The effects of the Iran war – which is clouding the global outlook – are still uncertain.

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