Decline in private lending offsets increase in public borrowing; notable differences persist across countries and income groups.

China overtook Japan in 2010 to become the world’s second largest economy, a title Japan had held for almost 40 years. It went on to become the world’s biggest manufacturer, a dominant buyer of ...

Singapore's GDP expanded by 4.4% in 2024, marking its fastest growth since 2021, government data showed Friday, as it got a boost from wholesale trade, finance and insurance, and manufacturing sectors ...