Podcast – Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 27 September 2024
This episode explores Japan’s way forward under a new prime minister, the future of the UK economy under the Labour Party’s leadership, the latest stimulus package from China’s central bank, and the global financial market outlook. “Sound Economies with... Read More →
Next Week in China: 30 September-4 October 2024
Next week is the National Day Golden Week holiday in China beginning Tuesday, 1 October to Monday, 7 October. The market will be closed throughout this period to celebrate the founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.
Next Week in China: 23-27 September 2024
Following the Mid-Autumn Festival, Mainland China has scheduled the release of only one statistical report for next week.
Next Week in China: 16-20 September 2024
Next week in September will be the Mid-Autumn Festival in China. Monday and Tuesday are public holidays, and the market will be closed. Therefore, only loan prime rates – which serve as the benchmark for pricing corporate and retail loans – are the only major economic data expected from mainland China.
Next Week in China: 9-13 September 2024
Next week will be a significant week for data releases, with over 10 economic reports scheduled. In particular, the August consumer and producer price indices – which are key measures of inflation – as well as credit-related data, deserve extra attention.
China and ASEAN Quarterly Q3 2024
The emerging markets in Southeast Asia are steaming ahead with very good economic growth rates. I don’t think it’s a surprise with the ongoing vibrant growth environment, though it stands out more when the mature economies are sliding deeper and... Read More →
The Chinese-style modernization
China’s road to long-term modernization faces a few roadblocks, including tepid consumer demand felt across the globe.
Searching for China’s growth anchors
China’s debt burden continues to pile up, bucking the trend seen in other developing economies in the years following the pandemic. How can China outgrow its debt?
China’s lifeline for ailing stocks
Chinese regulators have thrown a useful lifeline for listed companies in their quest to protect stock valuations amid less-than-ideal domestic and global financial conditions.
Thailand’s agricultural economy: Old but gold for investors
Among the goals of the Thailand Vision 2030 is to elevate the country as a leader in food security globally. Amidst global economic challenges and climate change, is Thailand’s agriculture sector resilient enough to become a top choice for foreign investors when it comes to business opportunities?