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Reactions to China’s Community Party’s 100th anniversary and US’s Independence Day confirm shift in global narrative
There are different reactions to the CCP's 100 year anniversary and the July 4th celebration. Find out what it means for investors
July 09, 2021
Global Economy
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"If you say vote against the government because somebody else will look after getting the PAP government and you just become a free rider, and you vote opposition, no harm, the PAP will still be there - then I think the system must fail." – PM Lee
September 04, 2020
US politics
China expects trade deal talks with US to take place soon
Both sides had been expected to talk this past weekend as part of a six-month review since the agreement, signed in January, took effect Feb 15.
August 21, 2020
US politics
Trump cancels China talks, raises questions about trade deal
The phase-one trade deal, which came into force in February, had called for discussions on the implementation of the agreement every six months.
August 19, 2020
Tech
US announces further restrictions on Huawei Technologies; cuts company’s access to commercially available chips
Nokia Oyj and Ericsson AB stand to benefit from Huawei’s further faltering in its 5G prowess, while domestic smartphone rivals including Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo are likely to get a bigger pie of the Chinese market.
August 18, 2020
Low interest rates new norm for global economy: Nobel economist Paul Krugman
SINGAPORE (July 20): The world is headed for another decade of low inflation and even lower interest rates, says Nobel-winning economist Paul Krugman.
July 20, 2016