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Russia-Ukraine crisis
US and UK move to ban on import of Russian oil
Russia’s gas and oil had so far been mostly spared from sanctions introduced by the US and European countries
March 08, 2022
US-China trade war
US to begin review of tariffs on US$300 billion of China imports
"I don't think they’re in love with the policy, but they're kind of stuck with it."
March 06, 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis
What is Putin's end game?
"You were given the choice between war and dishonour. You chose dishonour, and you will have war."
February 24, 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis
Are we in a new Cuban Missile Crisis?
While no overt nuclear posturing has been made, any engagement between the US and Russia raises the spectre of nuclear war.
February 24, 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis
Ukraine crisis will hurt Asian economic prospects
Investors and businesses will have to be prepared for a rough ride in the next few months.
February 24, 2022
Geopolitics
Southeast Asia poll shows China beats US as top economic power
However, majority believe China should respect national sovereignty “and not constrain” the foreign policy choices of Asean
February 16, 2022
Geopolitics
Geopolitical risks: Should Asia worry about a Ukraine crisis?
There's a rising chance of military conflict in Ukraine. But fears that it would spread to Asia are greatly exaggerated.
January 27, 2022
Tech
Even after big price cuts, these tech stocks are no bargains
Higher interest rates suggest a healthy economy, but they also have a deflating influence on how future profits are valued.
January 16, 2022
US politics
One year on, Biden presidency shows mixed results
The Democrats are seen to speed up their policymaking timetable to pass as much of their agenda as possible before time runs out
December 20, 2021
Global Economy
No wiggle room ahead
The policies we choose now will have consequences for decades to come.
December 20, 2021