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Asean stands to gain from US-China phase one trade deal, AMRO says
But phase two of the US-China trade deal might face some difficulties, says AMRO chief economist Khor Hoe Ee.
January 20, 2020
China Focus
Shanghai Index trend consolidation
SINGAPORE (Jan 17): Let the collateral damage begin now that the Phase 1 trade deal between China and the US has been signed. The headline is a pledge by China to purchase an additional US$200 billion ($269.2 billion) of US farm products and other goods a
January 17, 2020
Company in the news
Global Invacom relocates China operations to the Philippines amid rising costs, warns of net loss for FY19
As one of the MNCs affected by US-China trade war tariffs, Global Invacom will completely cease operations in China and relocate to the Philippines by June.
January 15, 2020
Global Economy
Missiles strike, concerns spike
The US has reignited geopolitical tensions with Iran, even as the trade war with China goes on. While there are signs of a broader global economic recovery, central banks have little room to manoeuvre if growth stalls again.
January 10, 2020
Global Economy
Top 10 risks to watch out for in 2020: Natixis
From a fragile US-China trade truce to volatile relations in the Middle East, investors have seen an uneasy start to 2020.
January 09, 2020
Global Markets
Top 10 questions amid the geopolitical uncertainty in 2020: Natixis
“Uncertainty” looks to be the key word in 2020. But Natixis IM Solutions' Esty Dwek offers some answers.
January 08, 2020
US-China trade war
The need for a global trade makeover
CAMBRIDGE (Dec 27): US President Donald Trump’s on-and-off trade war against China added ominous clouds of uncertainty to the world economy in 2019, raising the prospect of a significant global economic downturn. His erratic and bombastic style made a b
December 27, 2019
The Decade Ahead
Winning in a bipolar world
The world economic order will undergo further change in this coming decade. How can investors stay ahead, and what should they avoid? The Edge Singapore speaks to three veteran market analysts to find out.
December 27, 2019
The Decade Ahead
Politics forcing irreversible shift of supply chains; FANGs to see severe correction as competition grows
SINGAPORE (Dec 27): With the US-China trade war having dragged on for nearly two years now, the global supply chain, particularly in electronics manufacturing, is being reconfigured. This trend will be irreversible, regardless of what US President Donald
December 27, 2019
Global Economy
China to cut tariffs on pork, tech from list worth US$389 bil
(Dec 23): China cut import tariffs on a wide range of goods including food, consumer items and parts for manufacturing smart-phones, continuing Beijing’s drive to lower trade barriers and spur domestic demand.
December 23, 2019