Tag: Global economy
Asean Summit in Malaysia: Trade Dismay and US Tariffs on Top
So, like, Southeast Asian leaders are getting together in Malaysia on Monday, trying to score some trade deals with new partners because those pesky US tariffs are seriously messing up their export-driven economies. The...
Hong Kong Condemns Trump Tariff on Chinese Imports
Hong Kong Reacts to Trump TariffsHong Kong expressed strong disapproval of the United States' decision to impose a 20 percent tariff on the city's products, labeling the move as "grossly inconsistent" with World Trade...
Hong Kong Maintains ‘AA-‘ Credit Rating Amid Strong Fiscal Position
Fitch Ratings has gone ahead and kept Hong Kong’s credit rating at “AA-” with a “stable” outlook, which the government says shows how strong the city's finances are. A spokesperson mentioned on Friday that...
Impact of US-China Trade War on Asian Businesses
Amidst the escalating trade tensions between the United States and China, a cloud of uncertainty looms over businesses in Asia, especially those deeply entrenched in global supply chains. The recent tit-for-tat of tariffs has...
Stock Markets: Misconceptions about Economic Health
Alright, so the storm seems to have passed before it even really hit, and the economic barometer is showing a "fair" outlook post-US-China trade tensions. Markets are acting all calm and collected, but let's...
