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Good US-China strategic competition
Given substantial global economic headwinds the world needs the benign form of strategic competition more than ever.
May 12, 2022
US-China trade war
US to begin review of tariffs on US$300 billion of China imports
"I don't think they’re in love with the policy, but they're kind of stuck with it."
March 06, 2022
Singapore economy
Singapore's NODX expands by 18.4% in Dec; economists say momentum could slow down going forward
UOB economist Barnabas Gan observes that Singapore’s export and manufacturing sectors remained largely buoyant in 2021
January 17, 2022
Singapore economy
Singapore's NODX falls short of expectations with 6.0% growth in April
Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) remained in the green for the fifth consecutive month in April.
May 17, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore's NODX surpasses expectations with 12.1% growth in March
The growth in NODX follows higher non-electronics shipments and a low base for electronics.
April 16, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore's NODX logs surprise 6.8% expansion in December
December’s NODX “does paint an optimistic backdrop for 2021,” says UOB economist Barnabas Gan.
January 18, 2021
SE Asian economies
Has Covid-19 killed Asia's growth miracle?
To counter supply-chain disruptions, Asean must enhance economic integration, diversify sources and beef up multinational forums.
December 24, 2020
Singapore economy
Decline in Singapore's NODX deepens in November
Total trade for November was down 8.7%, improving marginally the previous month’s 9.0% decline.
December 17, 2020
Global Economy
Trade to see big 2020 comeback, according to several export bellwethers in Asia
If current figures hold through the fourth quarter, the WTO projects global merchandise trade will only fall by 9.2% in 2020.
December 02, 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