U.S. President Donald Trump could travel to China or meet President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea, scheduled for Oct 30 …
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US Tariffs and Policy Changes Weigh on Singapore Dollar
by News Deskby News DeskThe Singapore dollar is under increasing pressure as renewed trade tensions with the US and speculation of monetary policy easing weigh on the currency. Already softening alongside a strengthening US …
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BYD’s Stronghold in China’s Auto Market Shows Early Signs of Wobble
by News Deskby News DeskBeing at the top is proving increasingly complex for BYD, China’s largest automaker, as it faces mounting pressures both at home and abroad. Recently, BYD’s monthly sales have plateaued, and …
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HSBC Restarts Chairman Search Amid Slim Candidate Pool: FT
by News Deskby News DeskHSBC has renewed its search for a new board chairman after failing to compile a satisfactory shortlist, according to a Financial Times report published Saturday (Jul 19). The renewed effort …
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Capital Inflows, Commitments Out: Warning Signals in Vietnam’s PE & VC Deal Landscape
by News Deskby News DeskPromises Stumble as Capital Flows: Caution Flags in Vietnam’s Private Equity and Venture Capital Scene KKR’s planned divestment from EQuest Education, one of Vietnam’s top private education groups, has hit …
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Indonesia’s Pursuit of an EU Free Trade Agreement Marks a Strategic Shift Away from China–US Dominance
by News Deskby News DeskIndonesia’s EU Trade Deal Signals Strategic Shift from China and US Dependency Indonesia’s renewed efforts to finalize its long-delayed free trade agreement with the European Union—formally known as the Indonesia-EU …
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Overlooked, Objectified, and Influential: The Realities of Being Parliament’s Youngest Member
by News Deskby News DeskDespite Millennials and Gen Zs forming the largest group of eligible voters, young people remain significantly underrepresented in Australia’s federal parliament. The average age of members in the previous parliament …
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“Ukraine seeks fresh peace negotiations with Russia amid ongoing attacks”
by News Deskby News DeskUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine has proposed holding another round of peace negotiations with Russia next week. The announcement came just hours after Russian forces launched another …
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Congo and M23 Rebels Sign Agreement to End Conflict in Eastern Region
by News Deskby News DeskThe Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group have signed a declaration of principles aimed at ending hostilities in eastern Congo, marking a potential step forward in resolving …
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China’s lack of decisive intervention is intensifying the challenges faced by its troubled property sector, further undermining investor confidence in real estate stocks.
by News Deskby News DeskInvestor confidence in a potential rebound for Chinese property stocks this year is fading, as Beijing’s cautious stance on stimulus continues to fuel concerns about the sector’s outlook. A key …
