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Inflation Clouds Trump’s Midterm Prospects

Inflation, rising household costs and Trump’s trade and foreign policies dominate voter concerns as Americans decide control of Congress in crucial midterm elections…reports Asian Lite News Desk Economic concerns, rising living costs

November 3, 2026

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Four Traps Holding Bangladesh’s Economy Back

Extortion, weak investment and troubled bank loans are adding to the challenges facing businesses and workers…reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh’s economy remains trapped in a cycle of political confrontation, corruption, extortion

October 27, 2026

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IMF Cuts Bangladesh Growth Forecast to 3.2% for FY27

The IMF cuts Bangladesh’s FY27 growth forecast to 3.2% and projects 10.9% inflation, while India is expected to grow by 7% in FY27 and FY28….reports Asian Lite News Desk The International Monetary

October 14, 2026

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‘India Can Be World’s Connector Economy’

According to Shah, the company is among a select group of Indian enterprises implementing AI across the organisation rather than restricting its use to specific departments…reports Asian Lite News Desk India has

July 7, 2026

Business·India News

Rising poverty in Pakistan worsen hunger, affect socio-economic development

Critics and experts blamed ineffective and inefficient government policies, political instability and widening inequality for the worsening poverty…writes Dr Sakariya Kareem Now, over 12 million households in Pakistan will be able to

February 22, 2026

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High Earners Rise Sharply

Younger Indians are also contributing to this transformation. Tax filings among individuals under 25 rose significantly, with many first-time filers already reporting capital gains India’s high-income salaried population is expanding rapidly, with

February 5, 2026

Business·Investment

China Growth on Target at 5%

Despite a complex domestic and external environment, the Chinese economy continued to advance under pressure, making fresh progress in high-quality development…reports Asian Lite News China’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 5 percent

January 22, 2026

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India shines as Asia’s standout economy for 2026

India is set to remain one of Asia’s fastest-growing major economies in 2026, underpinned by strong domestic demand, investment and digital expansion, even as global trade tensions intensify. A new outlook from

January 20, 2026

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IMF boosts 2026 outlook

The IMF has nudged up its global growth forecast for 2026, citing unexpected resilience in the world economy. Trade disruption remains a drag, but investment and policy support are helping offset the

January 19, 2026

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IMF Hints at Higher India Growth Outlook

The International Monetary Fund is due to release its January update of the World Economic Outlook (WEO) in the coming days..reports Asian Lite News Following India’s stronger-than-expected economic expansion in the latest

January 16, 2026

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