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Regional comprehensive economic partnership (RCEP)
China Focus
A little thought when bearing gifts
This week, Daryl Guppy talks about the art of gift giving, especially among Chinese business partners.
November 27, 2022
Investing strategies
China signals reversal of tough rules, but Pictet wants more clarity before going back in
Tavazzi believes that investors have yet to fully appreciate the benefits of RCEP on Asean.
March 24, 2022
Investing strategies
Southeast Asia gives investors several reasons to stay upbeat this year, says HSBC
Southeast Asia is on the cusp of the new dawn and is expected to experience a growth spurt
February 03, 2022
Asean
Majority of European companies with an ASEAN focus expect business growth in the region over the next 12 months
European companies are beginning to become more and more interested in the Asean region.
June 28, 2021
Global Economy
China's journey to join the CPTPP will be closely watched
China faces many obstacles to joining CPTPP, but a want for trying is not one of them.
March 12, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore can look forward to a better year ahead
Next year will bring about a dramatic reversal of fortunes with the global economy and our region resurging, says Manu Bhaskaran
December 24, 2020
Contracts
Yangzijiang wins new orders for nine vessels worth US$226 mil
This brings the group’s total value of new orders to US$1.26 billion year-to-date in 2020.
November 30, 2020
Asean
Asian integration step forward with RCEP
Like many Asean initiatives, RCEP appears to lack sizeable and immediate impact. But it would be wrong to underplay its impact.
November 27, 2020
China Focus
China and the RCEP
The mechanisms and intent of RCEP are consistent with China’s new view of its relationship with the world, says Guppy.
November 20, 2020
Global Economy
The key to preparing our economies for the future is to 'press on with regional and global integration efforts': Chan Chun Sing
Chan highlighted several ways for Singapore and the EU to collaborate, including healthcare, digitalisation and sustainability.
November 19, 2020