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Biden, Xi seek cooperation in longer-than-expected summit
Investors were watching to see if the summit helps defuse tensions that have built up between the world’s two biggest economies
November 16, 2021
US Economy
Democrats signal they will accept short-term debt ceiling hike
Democrats said no decision has been made on what they will do when the debt ceiling issue comes to a head again in December.
October 07, 2021
Global Markets
China, Wall Street meeting focused on transparency, stability
They agreed to continue a two-way dialogue and more inter-connectivity. The importance of consistent rulemaking was discussed
September 17, 2021
Global Markets
Wall Street, China to revive talks in hunt for common ground
The US and China are grappling with protracted standoffs on market access, data security and international stock listings
August 25, 2021
Geopolitics
Harris' departure from Singapore delayed for unspecified reason
It was unclear how long Harris will remain in Singapore.
August 24, 2021
Geopolitics
Harris looks to assure US allies over chaotic Afghan exit
What will influence perceptions of US's commitment to the region will be what the US does going forward, says PM Lee.
August 23, 2021
Geopolitics
Blood in the sand
The US should never have intervened militarily in Afghanistan — not in 1979, nor in 2001, and not for the 20 years since.
August 22, 2021
Geopolitics
US VP Harris arrives in Singapore, kicking off Southeast Asia visit
Harris is expected to discuss areas of cooperation including pandemic response and the digital economy during the visit.
August 22, 2021
Geopolitics
PM Lee urges China, US to stem deteriorating ties
The US is not in terminal decline. Equally, China is not going to disappear.
August 04, 2021
Fintech
Investors can now invest in tokens exposed to private REITs via iSTOX
MERIT targets a 12% internal rate of return and will be managed by Mapletree Real Estate Advisors.
April 08, 2021