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China Focus
China leaders may signal policy shift to economy from Covid zero
Officials may indicate a more supportive stance toward the housing sector
December 02, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
Deglobalisation is a climate threat
Even if we cannot currently agree on a global climate action plan, we still must preserve the basis for cooperation.
November 30, 2022
China Focus
China: structurally higher risks but timely policy responses can turn it around
It is certainly going to be a bumpy ride in China, but there is reason to be hopeful.
November 30, 2022
Investing strategies
Not out of the woods yet, so let’s find the path forward
Both the global economy and global investment markets continue to be waylaid by familiar risks.
November 30, 2022
Global Economy
Global growth to be as weak next year as 2009, IIF forecasts
“Our base case is that fighting drags on into 2024, given that the conflict is ‘existential’ for Putin.”
November 25, 2022
Singapore economy
For Singapore, a global slowdown is another planet
The more you travel outside Singapore, the easier it is to look past its pandemic shortcomings.
November 10, 2022
Global Economy
Chinese trade unexpectedly drops as domestic, global demand slow
The weakness in exports adds to the domestic pressures on an economy which is already struggling
November 07, 2022
Malaysia
Malaysia has room for tighter monetary policy, Zafrul says
With growth stronger than expected, “that leaves the central bank with more room on monetary policy,” says Zafrul
November 06, 2022
Geopolitics
What does Xi Jinping's new China mean for Southeast Asia?
We need to find niches of demand in China where China will still need value-added stuff produced in the region.
November 03, 2022
Global Economy
Maersk cuts forecast for global container demand on slowdown
Global container demand is seen to decline between 2% and 4%
November 02, 2022