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Why the US-China trade deal will remain ineffectual0
- Asia Pacific, Economics & Finance
- February 28, 2019
The broader strategic issues driving competition between the two powers will remain unaddressed.
In the crosshairs: Trump’s trade war turns on Japan0
- Asia Pacific, Economics & Finance
- October 15, 2018
Tokyo’s strong ties to Washington may be jeopardised by the threat of auto tariffs.
NAFTA renegotiations: US protectionism writ large0
- Economics & Finance
- January 20, 2018
President Trump’s hostility towards trade deficits could sink the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Venezuela: on the path to authoritarian rule under Maduro0
- Americas, Economics & Finance
- September 20, 2017
It was once Latin America’s richest country. Now Venezuelans are running low on food – and patience.
Australia’s sunspotted economy: strong but vulnerable0
- Economics & Finance
- February 17, 2017
Australia’s strong economy is keeping ethno-nationalist politics at bay – for now.
Asian trade deals: US bails, the region carries on 0
- Economics & Finance
- February 5, 2017
President Trump may have killed the TPP but support for free trade in the Asia-Pacific is far from dead.
Will OPEC freeze output in September?0
- Energy, Economics & Finance
- September 7, 2016
OPEC has a chance to shore up sagging oil prices, will it seize the opportunity?
Risky business: financing ‘One Belt, One Road’1
- Economics & Finance
- August 23, 2016
Beijing’s risky lending practices and preference for Chinese companies endanger its banks.
Jokowi shuffles cabinet as Indonesia rises0
- Asia Pacific, Economics & Finance
- August 5, 2016
The recent revamp is designed to pursue reforms and accelerate economic development.
