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Unfettered by Brussels, UK flexes new trading possibilities
The UK will be the first non-original member and European country to join the CPTPP since its ratification in 2018.
August 03, 2023
Global Economy
UK forges deeper economic ties with Singapore
British High Commissioner to Singapore Kara Owen says the two countries are like-minded partners with similar economic priorities.
August 03, 2023
Column
Asia’s future: No escape from the US
SINGAPORE (March 20): Love it or hate it, Asia is inextricably tied to the US. And however much China has grown in importance, it is still the US that will be the principal driver of Asia’s fortunes in the next few years. The good news is the American e
March 20, 2017
China Focus
From 'Made in China' to 'Made by China for China'
HONG KONG (Feb 16): China remains the biggest manufacturer on the planet, but most of what it makes stays at home and the vast majority of what it consumes is made there, too.
February 16, 2017
Global Markets
Asia goes back to the future on trade to manage in Trump times
HONG KONG (Feb 15): Everything old is new again when it comes to trade deals.
February 15, 2017
Investing strategies
6 reasons to remain positive on US & EM equities in the year ahead
SINGAPORE (Dec 29): Swiss global financial services company UBS is staying positive on US and emerging market (EM) equities in the year ahead.
December 29, 2016
Done with mourning Trump’s victory? Now, turn to Asian equity markets
SINGAPORE (Nov 9): While the setbacks of a possible Donald Trump presidency have been oft discussed among economists and analysts, few have actually expected the Republican to achieve a clean sweep victory that took the world by surprise on polling day.
November 09, 2016