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Distorting the digital economy
What was less clear was just how those rules would be structured to exclude China.
May 26, 2022
Geopolitics
Big power competition in Southeast Asia may not be all that bad
The stakes are high, and we can only hope that Asean rises to the challenge.
May 18, 2022
Tong's Portfolio
US consumers will drive demand with low household debts
Fact: Globally, economic growth is already slowing under the various strains.
May 05, 2022
Globalisation
A new world order: What’s in it for Asia?
We must all hope that the decision-makers in Asean will rise to the challenge.
April 07, 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis
Mocked as 'rubble' by Biden, Russia's ruble comes roaring back
The sanctions are largely toothless if foreigners keep guzzling Russian oil and natural gas
April 07, 2022
China Focus
China removes key hurdle to allow US full access to audits
The amendments mark an unusual reversal by Beijing
April 03, 2022
Commodities
Oil extends drop below US$100 as US plans huge reserves release
West Texas Intermediate futures is down almost 13% for the week.
April 01, 2022
IPO
IPO bankers crave stability after boom turned to gloom this year
Just 37 traditional IPOs priced during the first quarter, the least since early 2016.
March 31, 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis
PM Lee says Ukraine war poses ‘awkward questions’ for China
Most Asian nations have refrained from imposing sanctions against Russia
March 31, 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis
Biden to speak with Xi in bid to keep pressuring Putin
"This is part of our ongoing efforts to maintain open lines of communication between the United States and the PRC."
March 17, 2022