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Trump has nothing on Asia should he decide to wage a trade war. Here’s why
SINGAPORE (March 7): Since his entry into the Oval Office, Donald Trump seems to have cooled quite a bit in comparison to the feisty promises and threats he made during the US presidential campaign and his first month in office.
March 07, 2017
Commentary
Indonesia: Building up a head of steam
SINGAPORE (Feb 13): Indonesia has been and remains a good story among large emerging economies. However, the news flow has fallen a tad short of expectations of late. Indonesia’s economy grew about 5% in 2016, rising from 4.8% in 2015 but below the 6%-t
February 20, 2017
China Focus
Trump’s withdrawal from TPP viewed as boon for China
WASHINGTON (Jan 24): President Donald Trump’s formal withdrawal from a long-planned trade deal with Pacific Rim nations creates a political and economic vacuum that China is eager to fill, offering a boost for beleaguered US manufacturing regions while
January 24, 2017
Trump’s America First policy will hurt both the US and Asia: Bank of Singapore
SINGAPORE (Jan 23): US president Donald Trump’s focus on “America First” during his inauguration speech is set to threaten the free trade and regional security Asia currently enjoys.
January 23, 2017
Global Markets
Japan core machinery orders fall as demand uncertainty sets in
TOKYO (Jan 16): Japan's core machinery orders fell in November at the fastest pace in seven months in a sign that some companies may be turning cautious about capital expenditure because of uncertainty over domestic and overseas demand for goods and s
January 16, 2017
China finds new fans in Southeast Asia as US turns inward
(Dec 11): China is embracing Southeast Asia with a renewed trade and investment push, a trend that’s set to accelerate as the region grapples with the prospect of a more protectionist US under Donald Trump.
December 12, 2016
Global Markets
Asia-Pacific summit closes with call to work for free trade
LIMA, PERU (Nov 21): Leaders of 21 Asia-Pacific nations ended their annual summit Sunday with a call to resist protectionism amid signs of increased free-trade skepticism, highlighted by the victory of Donald Trump in the US presidential election.
November 21, 2016
In print this week
Winners and losers under President Trump
SINGAPORE (Nov 11): If Donald Trump’s campaign rhetoric is to be taken as a signal of what Americans want and what he plans to do, then the biggest worry is likely trade.
November 11, 2016
China Focus
China hands over G20 stewardship with economy stable, for now
NEW YORK (Oct 10): China has turned from a shaky steward to a stalwart of the Group of 20.
October 10, 2016
Southeast Asia turns to the US as China exports drop
SINGAPORE (Oct 6): After years of looking to China as a source of growth, Southeast Asian countries are turning their attention back to the world’s largest economy on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.
October 06, 2016