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China Focus
Hong Kong economy grows slower than expected as recovery cools
The figure benefited from a low base last year, when GDP fell 4.5%
October 31, 2023
Geopolitics
What is the Impact of a Middle East conflict on our region?
The key channel of economic impact will be through energy prices; the greater danger is political
October 11, 2023
Asean
Vietnam aims for 6% growth this year in best-case scenario
The government’s latest projection comes a day after it reported that GDP in the first nine months of 2023 averaged only 4.2%
October 01, 2023
US Economy
Morgan Stanley's Ellen Zentner says Fed is done raising rates for now
They’ve got until the end of the year to decide if they’re going to hike further
September 24, 2023
Geopolitics
Will the Rising Sun keep rising?
Inflows into Japan's equity market from non-domestic investors are the strongest they've been in a decade.
September 21, 2023
China Focus
China must avoid a debt-deflation spiral
China urgently needs to avoid entrenched deflationary expectations akin to what happened in Japan after the 1980s
September 20, 2023
China Focus
China economy shows more signs of stability on policy boost
'Perhaps the peak pessimism is behind us'
September 15, 2023
Global review
Why China is avoiding using 'bazooka' to spur economy
Much of the reluctance lies in the bid to control the growth of debt in the country
September 06, 2023
US Economy
Fed can't celebrate yet as investors expect rates, inflation to remain elevated
Powell and co. can’t be sure they’ve raised interest rates high enough to tame prices
August 21, 2023
Geopolitics
China's downside serious, but there could be upsides for Asean
If advanced economies remain resilient, Asean should be able to deal with a slowing Chinese economy for a couple of years
August 16, 2023