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Global Markets
No, the US dollar's dominance is not ending anytime soon
The USD has become so entrenched that it would take a lot to persuade enough actors to shift out of it
May 11, 2023
Asean
Cambodia's new world
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has become almost the sole voice of the Cambodian people on the international stage
May 11, 2023
Global Markets
It is cherry pink and apple blossom white
Markets, just like cherry flowers blossoming, is getting less predictable
April 13, 2023
Geopolitics
South Korea's prospects matter to our region
It is this whole-of-country response that makes South Korea so formidable.
April 12, 2023
Global Markets
Destructive decoupling
In both the US and China, dissenting voices are either ignored or stifled
April 05, 2023
Geopolitics
Lee and Anwar warn of economic costs of US, China rivalry
"Economic imperatives are being overshadowed by national security concerns"
March 30, 2023
Geopolitics
Get ready for important inflexion points
We face a period of turbulence in global security affairs as well as in finance
March 30, 2023
China Focus
China orders biggest regulatory revamp in decades
The drive comes as the US increasingly uses export controls, sanctions and other punitive measures on China
March 07, 2023
Geopolitics
Post-war 'peace dividend' is over: Vivian Balakrishnan
"I expect to see greater expenditure all around, including within Asia"
March 06, 2023
China Focus
Can China sustain world-beating growth rates?
Facing this great challenge, China might cast aside some of their current policy inhibitions
March 02, 2023