China's Q4 2025 growth slowed to 1.2% despite stimulus, while Japan and Thailand see economic caution.

China's economy grew 1.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025, a modest rebound driven by government stimulus and infrastructure spending, though growth remains below pre-pandemic levels and weaker than expectations. Consumer spending showed limited recovery due to stagnant income growth and economic uncertainty, while exports faced headwinds from global demand pressures. Japan's core machinery orders dropped 11.0% in November, signaling weak business investment and ongoing corporate caution amid uncertain economic conditions. Meanwhile, Thailand's stock market is expected to trade flat amid cautious investor sentiment, with attention focused on upcoming inflation data and potential monetary policy moves.