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US-China trade conflict
Geopolitics
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warns of ‘unpredictable’ risks amid US-China tensions
“There will be a price to pay for a global economy that is organized...by geopolitics and security considerations and imperatives"
August 14, 2023
US-China trade war
Biden narrows China investment order as US seeks better ties
The order would regulate US investments in some Chinese semiconductor, quantum computing and artificial intelligence firms.
August 10, 2023
US-China trade war
China says US sanctions of companies will impact supply chain
The US also added firms from Russia, Singapore, Spain, Syria, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan to its list.
April 17, 2023
China Focus
Chip bans impact business with China
The implications of Biden's chip ban go well beyond semiconductors, says Guppy.
October 28, 2022
Semiconductor
PM Lee warns US chip curbs can have 'wide ramifications'
"The Biden administration’s latest move is a very serious one, I’m sure they have considered it carefully": Lee
October 18, 2022
1000th issue
What will Sunningdale’s next chapter be?
Led by Koh Boon Hwee, Sunningdale looks to a new chapter after its privatisation.
September 02, 2021
Special Event
Prepare for gradual post-Covid recovery, but don’t bet on return to 'normal'
“My guess is that you cannot apply the traditional way of looking at bricks-and-mortar stores to the tech space.”-Howie Lee, OCBC
December 11, 2020
IPO
Global IPO hit historic highs in 3Q2020: EY
In 3Q2020, Asia Pacific saw 554 IPOs which raised US$85.3 billion in proceeds, rising by 29% and 88% respectively y-t-d.
October 16, 2020
Emerging Markets
Stock bulls rule emerging markets as MSCI gauge forms 'golden cross'
Stock bulls have taken over emerging-markets, a technical indicator suggests.
July 30, 2020
Global Economy
A harsher global environment requires a regional response
The Southeast Asian region is only gradually coming to grips with the Covid-19 pandemic, but it does not have the luxury of postponing action to tackle the longer-term dangers that it faces.
July 24, 2020