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Global Economy
Global economy: glass half full or half empty?
Our region has weathered an actual sharp rise in US rates fairly well
June 06, 2024
Aviation & Engineering
Dodging a bullet in the skies
There will always be bullets in the skies. The point is to know how to dodge them
May 30, 2024
Semiconductor
US extends investigation into chip-gear maker Applied Materials
Applied Materials is the biggest US maker of chip-manufacturing gear.
May 26, 2024
Global Economy
A new trade war offers no easy way back for old global order
The growing protectionist fervour faces few voices
May 24, 2024
China Focus
Collateral damage for China investors
The illogical scatter-gun selection of tariff targets increases global investment risk
May 23, 2024
Geopolitics
Biden adds tariffs on Chinese chips, critical minerals, EVs
The changes are projected to affect around US$18 billion in current annual imports
May 14, 2024
China Focus
China's new stock champions face growing waves of trade probes
'Geopolitical pressures will only rise — any exports can be targeted since it's no longer really about trade fairness'
April 21, 2024
Global Economy
Biden seeks higher tariffs on Chinese steel, aluminum to support US firms
The broadside comes as the Biden continues the review of tariffs imposed on China by Trump
April 17, 2024
Geopolitics
The world is still on fire
If the world can’t even provide food to starving children, how can it unite to defeat climate change?
April 16, 2024
Global Markets
Markets weigh up risk of retaliation-cycle after Iran hits Israel
A spike in nerves may still be tempered by Iran's statement that 'the matter can be deemed concluded'
April 14, 2024