Global Developments And Analysis
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (12-18 February 2024)

Economic

China puts high expectations on ‘new productive forces’ in search for sustainable growth engines

In recent communications, China’s leaders and media have frequently used the phrase “new...

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (05-11 February 2024)

Economic

Trump says U.S. must impose more tariffs on China, possibly over 60%

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose tariffs on China again if he is elected in November...

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor(29 January - 04 February 2024)

Economic

With China’s economic plenum still unscheduled, observers worry politics remain in command

Beijing’s reluctance to go full throttle in boosting economic growth – combined with an absence of...

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (22-28 January 2024)

Economic

Asia Inc. heads to Washington as focus turns to trade, tariffs and Trump

It was the wee hours of Jan. 16 when Rieko Shimizu clicked "send" on an email to her corporate headquarters in Japan...

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (15-21 January 2024)

Economic

China confirms GDP rose 5.2% in 2023 on higher government spending

China's economy grew 5.2% on the year in 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Jan 17, confirming an unusual...

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (08-14 January 2024)

Economic

U.S. to coordinate defence supply chains with Indo-Pacific partners

The U.S. will explore a new multilateral defence industry arrangement in the Indo-Pacific to prepare for possible...

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (01-07 January 2024)

Economic

US becomes world’s top LNG exporter – Reuters

The US emerged as the globe’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the global market in 2023, Reuters reported on Jan 03, citing...

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (25-31 December 2023)

Economic

China, Myanmar revive hopes for Bay of Bengal deep water port in Kyaukphyu under Belt and Road Initiative

China and the Myanmar military government have signed a supplementary agreement for...

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (18-24 December 2023)

Economic

US Aims Tougher Sanctions at Banks in New Bid to Hurt Putin

The US targeted banks that facilitate payments for Russia’s military-industrial complex, the latest in a series of restrictions...

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (11-17 December 2023)

Economic

Israel-Gaza war: Houthi attacks push shipping giants to pause Red Sea voyages

Spiralling attacks on merchant ships by Houthi militants off the coast of Yemen have prompted widespread trade...

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