Daily Growth Insights

From fireworks over Sydney Harbour to family feasts in the Philippines, New Year celebrations around the world reflect diverse cultures, traditions, and hopes for a fresh beginning. Here’s how six regions welcome the New Year in their own unique way.

Australia is strengthening economic ties with Southeast Asia as businesses look for growth, resilience, and diversification beyond traditional Western markets.

Hong Kong is often ranked as one of the easiest places to do business—but how true is that for foreign and Western investors? This guide breaks down the real requirements, ownership rules, and challenges of opening a business in Hong Kong.

Japan is preparing to release its latest inflation data, a critical indicator that may influence the Bank of Japan’s next monetary policy move. As global economies face heightened uncertainty, investors and analysts are eyeing Japan’s numbers closely to gauge the future of interest rates and the yen.

Asia is facing unprecedented extreme weather in 2025, from record-breaking heatwaves in South Asia to “black rainstorms” in Hong Kong. Explore the causes, impacts, and urgent need for effective disaster risk management in the region.

In response to the widespread destruction caused by recent typhoons, the European Union has released over P85 million in aid for the Philippines. The funds aim to support emergency relief, reconstruction, and community recovery efforts amid one of the country’s most challenging storm seasons in recent years.

Thailand’s annual rain-making ceremonies are more than rituals — they are cultural symbols of gratitude, spirituality, and the intimate connection between Thai people and the rhythms of nature. This article explores what the ceremony is, why it continues each year, and how it reflects Thailand’s deep-rooted agricultural traditions.

Discover the impact of Vietnam Flood 2025 on the central region. Learn about the crisis, humanitarian efforts, and climate resilience challenges.