The government work report is delivered every year by the Chinese premier during the country's annual political season. The work report reviews the government's economic and social work in the previous year, and in this case, in the past five to ten years as well as lays out the blueprint for economic priorities in the current year and beyond.

China has said that it will prioritize the expansion of domestic demand this year and boost consumption. Many of the world's top financial institutions forecast a consumption and services-led growth path for China this year. What can we expect from the world's second largest consumer market in 2023?

As China walks out of the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments at all levels have wasted no time in rebooting all sectors of the economy. Policies have been put in place to attract investment and talents and boost consumption. They are also offering tax incentives and other measures to help pandemic-battered companies get back on track.

Major economies are walking a tightrope, trying to curb inflation without sinking their economies. The U.S. Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank and the Bank of England have all hiked interest rates in a prolonged battle against stubborn inflation. Can the U.S. and Europe tame the persistent inflation woes? Can we expect the tightening of monetary policy in major economies to continue throughout the whole year of 2023?

The global economy faces challenges in 2023. Many major economies could see sustained higher inflation. Even with the cooling U.S. economy, inflation will likely remain elevated. Energy discussions in Europe will also make it a challenge for the European Central Bank to tame higher prices. China, on the other hand, offers a relatively bright spot. Its economic outlook quickly got a boost after the relaxation of pandemic restrictions.

This year's World Economic Forum focuses on cooperation in a fragmented world that is facing challenges such as food and energy shortages, supply chain issues and climate change. How can we better deal with them?

China has eased its pandemic restrictions, making it easier to travel domestically and bringing fresh incentives to various business sectors. However, challenges remain with rising infections in the near term. In this episode, we will take a look at what is next for the Chinese economy.

In this episode, we interpret the main messages from China's Central Economic Work Conference.

Vast amounts of financial resources are needed to mitigate the impacts of climate change. How can we achieve economic recovery in a greener manner?

World major economies have gathered in person in Southeast Asia for the first time in years to push for solutions amid global uncertainties and a complex policy landscape. The G20 meeting in Bail and gathering of 21 APEC Economies in Bangkok came as the end of the year approaches. What can we expect from the year 2023 and the coming years ahead? Join us this week and find that how world leaders work to turn the multitude of shocks into opportunities and draw the development agenda in the Asia Pacific and the world.