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Russia’s war with Ukraine has dragged on for a year. Amid the stalemate, Putin might give peace a chance
Amid the stalemate, Putin might give peace a chance
February 09, 2023
Geopolitics
A diplomatic winter?
"I fear that the climate for peacemaking and diplomacy will not improve in 2023"
January 12, 2023
Geopolitics
The world economy this year: Not so scary after all
Policymakers in southeast Asia have done well in building the region’s resilience against the potential negatives.
January 04, 2023
Geopolitics
Ukraine war: The implications for Asia
The stalemated Ukraine war has bought time for Asia.
January 04, 2023
Singapore economy
Yes to caution, no to pessimism
The coming year may well be full of unexpected twists and turns. But with the right strategies, Singapore can still prosper.
December 16, 2022
Geopolitics
The road to fascism
Across every dimension, including the economy, the greatest threat to well-being today is political.
December 16, 2022
Geopolitics
US blacklists more Chinese tech companies, escalating trade fight
But the US also eased restrictions in certain areas.
December 15, 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
Geopolitics
Xi-Biden’s G20 meeting ‘important and constructive’, but Wong sees ‘long and difficult journey ahead’
Despite the meeting, Wong says "we shouldn't have any illusions that this one meeting has changed things overnight."
November 17, 2022