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2020 US Presidential Election
US politics
US House impeaches Trump for a second time; 10 Republicans vote yes
Donald Trump has became the first president in US history to be impeached twice.
January 14, 2021
US politics
Trump wants everything his heart desires — including riots
The entire affair was Trump’s show, from beginning to end, and he is responsible for how it unwound and the chaos it unleashed.
January 08, 2021
US politics
Biden's presidency is certified after day of debate and violence
Trump has no further means to challenge the election outcome, barring an unlikely decision by the Supreme Court.
January 07, 2021
US politics
Democrats win one Georgia runoff and lead in second, moving closer to US Senate control
Democrats won one hotly contested US Senate race in Georgia and pulled ahead in a second, edging closer to control of the chamber.
January 06, 2021
US politics
US Electoral College confirm Biden victory
California, the most populous state, delivered its 55 electoral votes to Biden on Monday afternoon.
December 15, 2020
US-China trade war
Biden appoints first Asian-American trade representative in US history
Katherine Tai has called for a better offense than tariffs in the trade war, which she sees as largely defensive in nature.
December 10, 2020
US Presidential Race
Trump says he'll give up power if electoral college backs Biden; may skip inauguration
Trump signalled he may never formally concede defeat and may skip the Democrat’s inauguration.
November 27, 2020
Broker's Calls
Analysts see vaccine and Biden victory as significant upsides for Asean
RHB’s economics team predicts that the global economy could be entering a new growth cycle that may last another 7-10 years
November 23, 2020
US Presidential Race
Georgia county discovers uncounted ballots
A county in Georgia found about 2,600 uncounted ballots. A Wisconsin recount would cost nearly US$8 million.
November 17, 2020
Broker's Calls
BOS sees clear skies over markets following US elections
Despite some market turbulence ahead, Lee calls on investors to fix their eyes on an impending economic re-opening.
November 16, 2020