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Global Economy
World trade data begin to show early signs of 'reglobalisation'
The transformation that some are calling 'reglobalisation' will take years
May 07, 2023
Global Markets
Destructive decoupling
In both the US and China, dissenting voices are either ignored or stifled
April 05, 2023
Sharing Economy
Singapore keeps forecast for 2023 trade and export growth at '-2 to 0%'
Trade with most major partners will slow except China and Japan
February 13, 2023
Global Economy
World Bank to warn of global recession risk in economic outlook
“Urgent global and national efforts” are needed
January 08, 2023
Global Economy
World economy heads for one of its worst years in three decades
Growth will reach just 2.4% in 2023, down from an estimated 3.2%
December 06, 2022
Global Economy
Chinese trade unexpectedly drops as domestic, global demand slow
The weakness in exports adds to the domestic pressures on an economy which is already struggling
November 07, 2022
Geopolitics
What does Xi Jinping's new China mean for Southeast Asia?
We need to find niches of demand in China where China will still need value-added stuff produced in the region.
November 03, 2022
Global Economy
WTO slashes forecast for merchandise trade growth in 2023
"A global slowdown is going to squeeze households even more, squeeze businesses and we may be edging into a recession."
October 05, 2022
Global Economy
China slowdown means contrasting fortunes for Asia's exporters
"All of this shows what we already knew, that China’s demand for goods overseas -- its imports -- are very weak."
August 31, 2022
Geopolitics
Biden expects to speak with China's Xi within next 10 days
Biden’s administration is trying desperately to curb fast-rising US prices ahead of November’s midterm elections.
July 21, 2022