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.
Why should Biden ditch Trump's China tariffs? - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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

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.
Singapore's bank lending drops for fifth month in July - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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.

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.

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.

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.
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