Amid growing trade frictions with the United States and heightened geopolitical uncertainty, a wave of Chinese and Hong Kong–based companies is turning to Singapore’s stock exchange as a strategic launchpad for regional growth. At least five mainland and Hong Kong… Read More ›
Month: May 2025
U.S. Consumers Reel as Sentiment Dips to One‑Year Low Amid Inflation and Trade Worries
U.S. consumer sentiment weakened sharply in May, with the University of Michigan’s index dropping to its lowest level since June 2022. The decline reflects mounting concerns over rising living costs, lingering trade tensions, and growing doubts about the economic outlook…. Read More ›
AI‑Driven Advertising Spurs Customer Growth for China’s Tech Giants
China’s leading internet companies are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to fine‑tune online advertising, and the strategy is paying off in higher conversion rates and growing numbers of paying customers. During their most recent earnings reports, Alibaba, Tencent and JD.com… Read More ›
Scale and Synergy: Why Charter’s Proposed Merger with Cox Is a Game‑Changer for U.S. Broadband
Charter Communications’ announcement of a merger with Cox Communications marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of America’s broadband landscape, promising to reshape the competitive dynamics among cable operators and telcos alike. Valued at roughly $34.5 billion including debt, the transaction… Read More ›
Tariff Turmoil Forces Firms to Retract Forecasts Amid Trade Policy Uncertainty
A wave of U.S. tariffs and their abrupt pauses has sown profound uncertainty among corporations worldwide, prompting many to withdraw or suspend annual and medium‑term financial guidance. Since President Trump’s administration began imposing levies on steel and aluminum in March… Read More ›
HSBC Flags Japan, India and China as Front‑Runners in U.S. Trade Negotiations
HSBC’s recent analysis names Japan, India and China as the most likely beneficiaries of any forthcoming long‑term trade agreements with the United States, underscoring their economic heft, strategic alignment and current momentum in bilateral discussions. In a note to clients… Read More ›
APEC’s 21 Economies Flag Growth Slowdown Amid Escalating Trade Disputes
Finance ministers and trade representatives from 21 member economies, including the United States and China, issued a stark warning Thursday that collective growth across the Asia-Pacific region is poised to decelerate sharply as tariff measures and policy unpredictability dampen investment… Read More ›
Trump Hails India’s “Zero-Tariff” Offer as Cornerstone of a Breakthrough U.S.-India Trade Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that India has proposed a landmark trade agreement granting the United States duty-free access on a majority of its exports, marking a potential turning point in bilateral economic relations long marred by high… Read More ›
U.S.–China Tariffs Push Global Supply Chains to the Brink, New Data Reveals
A recent upsurge in trade tensions between Washington and Beijing has rattled manufacturers worldwide, driving supply chains to their most precarious state in years. Data compiled from thousands of firms indicates that orders and production in Asia and North America… Read More ›
UK’s Immigration Crackdown Poses Risks for Businesses Grappling with Labor Shortages
The British government’s drive to curb net migration with tougher visa rules and higher skill thresholds has triggered alarm among businesses that rely heavily on foreign workers. As ministers unveil plans to raise English-language requirements, extend the residency period for… Read More ›