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China brushes past US sanctions to form closer trade ties with regional economies
China's role in the global is undergoing structural change
January 24, 2024
Geopolitics
US and allies launch airstrikes on Houthi targets across Yemen
This marks a significant escalation in the weeks since Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct 7 and Israeli forces responded
January 12, 2024
Geopolitics
Putin ready for cease-fire in Ukraine: New York Times
Russia's invasion of Ukraine caused inflationary pressures to rise
December 24, 2023
Global Economy
A rough year ahead but don't forget the silver linings
The region is in a position to meet those challenges
December 20, 2023
Global Economy
The great fragmentation
At a time of increasing economic fragmentation, global trade is no longer driven by purely economic objectives
December 20, 2023
Geopolitics
You'll be missed, Dr Kissinger
We forget these truths at our peril. We denigrate Kissinger at our peril
December 20, 2023
Geopolitics
How Russia punched an US$11 bil hole in the West’s oil sanctions
The importance of the shadow fleet to Moscow is evident — it moved about 45% of Russia’s oil this year.
December 13, 2023
Oil & Gas
How OPEC+ saw its hold on global oil markets fray despite extra production cuts
'The market seems little convinced about the petro-nations'
December 08, 2023
Singapore economy
Singapore in 2024: Stepping into uncharted waters
Next year will probably be one that will put Singapore to the test
December 07, 2023
Geopolitics
Biden and Xi strike deals on military communications, fentanyl, AI
Not all of the conversation was serious
November 16, 2023