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China Focus
China keeps policy loan rate unchanged for second month
China’s economic data showed some early signs of stabilisation last month, after the government rolled out a range of measures to put the economy back on track for 5% growth.
3 days ago
China Focus
Chinese stocks rebound as PBOC reinforces support for market
The onshore equity benchmark slipped into a correction on Thursday after a high-profile press briefing on measures to support the property market ended with no major outlays.
October 18, 2024
China Focus
Why do China bulls keep getting it wrong?
The reality is that the Chinese state is not all that exceptional. Like the governments of most countries, it is often myopic and torn between short- and long-term goals.
October 18, 2024
China Focus
China’s wild stock market swings hurt a US$21 trillion bull case
The Chinese government's briefings have fueled sharp swings in sentiment, as investors shifted money from trading accounts to savings.
October 17, 2024
China Focus
PBOC starts US$71 bil liquidity tool for China stock investors
The latest announcement comes as the stock rally cools on the lack of immediate fiscal stimulus following a weeklong national holiday.
October 10, 2024
Global Economy
China announces another rate cut as growth slowdown worsens
The move came ahead of the National Day Holiday that will last seven days from Oct 1.
September 23, 2024
China Focus
China’s banks maintain key lending rates as PBOC stays put
The one-year loan prime rate will stay at 3.35% and the five-year rate remains at 3.85%.
September 20, 2024
China Focus
Why China’s central bank could become more like the Fed
The proposed changes aren’t likely to come in overnight.
July 01, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance
MAS, People’s Bank of China further collaboration in green and transition finance
The two parties met in Beijing at the 2nd China-Singapore Green Finance Taskforce (GFTF) meeting on May 20.
May 21, 2024
Global Economy
Briefs: Singapore’s headline inflation rebounds to 3.7% y-o-y; Jack Ma boosts Alibaba with stock purchase
Other stories include a Trump win in New Hampshire and India topping Hong Kong to become the world's fourth largest stock market.
January 25, 2024