SINGAPORE — China-bound exports from Southeast Asia have increased as businesses move up shipments before the Sino-American trade war intensifies further, setting the stage for a drop-off later that threatens to put the brakes on the regional economy. Re-exports of nonoil goods in the global trade hub of Singapore increased 9.4% on the year in […]
Read MoreChina is exercising a level of economic influence on the Mekong states not seen since the height of its imperial might. Southeast Asia Globe breaks down the rising superpower’s relationship with each of these nations and the role each country plays in furthering China’s economic and political agenda Southeast Asia’s longest river winds its way […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Emerging Asian countries are expected to register weaker growth next year as a slowdown in global demand is expected to hurt regional exports and prevailing high interest rates weigh on growth prospects, said London-based Capital Economics. In a research note, the think tank said growth in the region – which excludes China and […]
Read MoreHONG KONG: Weaker economic growth and tepid price pressures in Asia will leave central banks in the region with few reasons to tighten policy next year — especially as US rate hikes slow — unless a new bout of currency weakness forces them to do so. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised rates for the fourth […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE (Reuters) – A very cautious optimism remains among Asian companies in the fourth quarter as they wait to see whether there will be any breakthrough in a trade dispute between the United States and China, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed. Representing the six-month outlook of 84 firms, the Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Asian Business Sentiment Index edged up to 63 […]
Read MoreTOKYO — Southeast Asian coal demand is forecast to rise 5% yearly through 2023 for the fastest growth rate worldwide, an International Energy Agency report published Tuesday says, as Asia makes up for declines in usage elsewhere. Global coal demand appears likely to grow in 2018, though the IEA report predicts this demand will remain […]
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