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US-China trade war
China presented with three opportunities
Technical outlook for the Shanghai market
The Shanghai Index has recovered rapidly from the external shock delivered by Trump’s most recent Twitter broadside, but then succumbed to the broader market fear about bond yields that drove down the D
August 16, 2019
SE Asian economies
Signs of end to tech slump offer hope to Asia’s economies
(Aug 2): The worst may soon be over for an electronics slump that has dogged Asia’s export-driven economies.
August 02, 2019
Singapore economy
Trade war spurs recession risk in Singapore
SINGAPORE (July 25): The US-China trade war is threatening to drag export-reliant Singapore into a recession and aggravating underlying risks facing the former tiger economy.
July 25, 2019
US-China trade war
Trump says he'll decide on China tariffs after G-20
WASHINGTON (June 7): President Donald Trump said he’ll decide whether to enact tariffs on another $325 billion ($443.4 million) in Chinese imports after the Group of 20 summit at the end of the month in Japan, where he’s expected to meet with China’
June 07, 2019
Global Economy
China's responses have an impact on all investors
SINGAPORE (Jun 3): During the 19th century, China was a punching bag for Western powers. It is remembered by many Chinese as the “Century of Humiliation”, and there is a determination not to allow a repeat of this situation. This means China is not go
May 31, 2019
Commentary
Businesses expect long trade fight even after Trump
(Aug 20): Let's not get too excited in response to talks about talks among officials from the US and China. Tussles over trade are likely to be the norm no matter who wins the midterm elections or sits in the Oval Office.
August 20, 2018
Singapore economy
Singapore posts 11.8% higher NODX in July on non-electronic export growth
SINGAPORE (Aug 17): Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) grew by 11.8% y-o-y in July this year after the 0.8% increase in June, as non-electronic NODX grew to outweigh the decline in electronics.
August 17, 2018
Global Markets
Trump makes first big trade move with tariffs aimed at Asia
WASHINGTON/NEWYORK (Jan 23): President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on imported solar panels and washing machines, his first major trade move after repeated threats to crack down on what he sees as unfair foreign competition.
January 23, 2018
Global Markets
Singapore among Asian economies set for robust export growth in 2018: HSBC
SINGAPORE (Dec 18): HSBC Global Research has revised its export forecasts upwards for Asia – especially for more trade-dependent economies such as Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Taiwan and Thailand – given the region’s strong growth numbers over 2H17,
December 18, 2017
Global Economy
Vietnam rejoins club of 6%-GDP-growth nations as exports surge
HANOI (June 30): Vietnam’s economy recovered this quarter with a surge in exports allowing it to rejoin a small group of nations posting growth rates of more than 6%.
June 30, 2017