Explore Vietnam's impressive GDP growth forecast, the UK's rapid job cuts post-budget, and China's ongoing economic stimulus efforts. Discover how these developments shape global economic trends and impact local economies, including Amazon's influence on employment and wages. A must-listen for those interested in the dynamics of emerging markets and fiscal...
Explore Vietnam's impressive GDP growth forecast, the UK's rapid job cuts post-budget, and China's ongoing economic stimulus efforts. Discover how these developments shape global economic trends and impact local economies, including Amazon's influence on employment and wages. A must-listen for those interested in the dynamics of emerging markets and fiscal policies.
Sources:
https://theinvestor.vn/vietnams-gdp-growth-outpaces-regional-peers-65-in-2025-oxford-economics-d13788.html
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/dec/16/uk-businesses-cut-staff-budget-national-insurance-pmi-survey
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/how-long-xi-trying-boost-chinas-economy-stimulus-not-reforms/
https://reason.com/2024/12/16/amazon-warehouses-benefit-local-economies-study-finds/
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:46) Vietnam’s GDP growth outpaces regional peers, 6.5% in 2025: Oxford Economics
(00:04:09) UK businesses cutting staff at fastest rate since 2021 after budget
(00:06:16) Once again, China pushes for economic stimulus, hoping for a different result
(00:09:51) Amazon warehouses benefit local economies, study finds
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