Cold War

Global Markets

The hunt for Red October

Cold War yarns have almost gone the way of the dodo but Quite likely, there will be a revival of this genre, with an Asian tilt

Geopolitics

Businesses must prepare for a New Cold War that could be worse than the last

Businesses must "Get Understanding", "Get the Best Governance" and "Get Resilience".

Geopolitics

The shape of Asia's new Cold War

In retrospect, the decision by the Communist Party of China (CPC) to impose a new security law on Hong Kong seems to have been preordained. It was only a matter of time before China would do away with the “one country, two systems” arrangement.

Broker's Calls

DBS economists predict new 'cold war' between US and China

As the US-China bilateral relationship spirals into greater acrimony, investors brace themselves for a new Cold War.

China Focus

The coronavirus is China's chance to weaken the liberal order

Assuming the coronavirus ends up hitting the world’s democracies as hard as many predict, it could deal another staggering blow to the US and the international order it leads.

Global Economy

Briefs

SINGAPORE (Nov 25): “There are new things happening in new parts of the world, and we need to be part of that story.” — Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, wrapping up his official visit to Mexico at the invitation of President Andrés Manuel López Obr

US-China trade war

Kissinger says US and China in 'foothills of a Cold War'

(Nov 21): Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said the US and China were in the “foothills of a Cold War,” and warned that the conflict could be worse than World War I if left to run unconstrained.

US-China trade war

Can Asean thrive amid a US-China trade war that is not just about trade?

SINGAPORE (Sept 23): Not unlike during the Cold War, the world today is about to be split into two trading blocs with deeply rooted opposing ideologies: one faction led by the US and the other controlled by communist China.

US-China trade war

A trade war within a Cold War: What does that mean for the region?

SINGAPORE (May 27): The tussle between the US and China has taken a turn for the worse. US President Donald Trump has abruptly returned to confrontation with China, re-imposing tariffs and attacking Chinese technology firms with potentially fatal restrict
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