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China in the next five years
Amid global uncertainty, the world’s fastest-growing economy strikes a confident, self-assured note.
April 23, 2021
Global Economy
China's journey to join the CPTPP will be closely watched
China faces many obstacles to joining CPTPP, but a want for trying is not one of them.
March 12, 2021
Economic outlook 2021
Deglobalisation and digitalisation: two trends impacting China’s economy
Once the tide of growth pulls away, full effects of pre-existing trends that have sped up thanks to Covid-19 will be more visible
February 16, 2021
Tech
Jack Ma reappears, vowing to spend more time on philanthropy
“Working hard for rural revitalization and common prosperity is the responsibility for our generation of businessmen.” - Jack Ma
January 20, 2021
Tech
Singtel Group member firm launches Shenzhen innovation center for Greater China expansion
NCS hopes to cultivate a cross-border digital innovation ecosystem for its clients, partners and tech startups.
January 18, 2021
Global review
Despite debt concerns and geopolitical uncertainty, the Chinese economy is still alive and kicking
Will China be the carp that leaps across the dragon's gate in 2021?
January 15, 2021
China Focus
Slower than expected Q3 does little to dampen Chinese growth recovery
While services are still shaking off the impact of the virus, manufacturing is back to pre-pandemic levels.
October 19, 2020
Broker's Calls
DBS Research bets Covid-19 recovery hopes on Covid-19 vaccine in 2021
Ten of the candidates are now in Phase 3 trials, with the first results coming out as soon as October.
October 09, 2020
China Focus
China moves boldly into the post-Covid era
China’s impending changes in economic strategy will have substantial effects on the global economy and geopolitical developments.
October 02, 2020
Emerging Markets
Emerging Markets hit a Covid wall
The Covid-19 pandemic and the retreat of globalisation have widened the financial fortunes between developed and emerging economies. Does it mean the end of an era of supercharged catch-up growth for EMs?
August 28, 2020