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US-China trade
US-China trade war
US tariffs will not bring back jobs from China
The problem facing the US is not trade. It is the reluctance to take advantage of the opportunities generated by the disruption trade can bring.
October 23, 2024
US-China trade war
Why should Biden ditch Trump's China tariffs?
Now that President Joe Biden is reversing many of Trump’s policies, he has to decide whether to rescind Trump's China tariffs, too
March 26, 2021
Currencies
China strengthens Yuan to drive consumption
The currency’s rally since this year’s nadir in late May has made it one of the best performers in Asia, with the buying momentum still standing close to the strongest since January.
September 04, 2020
Banking & finance
Singapore's bank lending drops for fifth month in July
A month has passed with Singapore’s bank lending rate declining as both business and consumer loans took a hit.
August 31, 2020
Budget 2019
Singapore plans cautious budget ahead of election
SINGAPORE (Feb 18): Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat will aim to strike a delicate balance in Monday’s budget: preaching fiscal prudence while doling out more social spending ahead of elections that could come as early as this year.
February 18, 2019
US-China trade war
US-China trade truce to conclude with short-term resolutions at best: AmCham China
SINGAPORE (Feb 1): American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China) says the best-case scenario emerging from the 90-day truce between US and China, which ends on March 1, would be a mutual agreement to short-term measures.
February 01, 2019
Emerging Markets
Emerging markets at mercy of trade & Fed after painful 2018
DUBAI/SINGAPORE (Dec 31): Until a trade dispute between the US and China is resolved, a single tweet on the matter will have the power to ignite rallies and sell-offs.
December 31, 2018