Jul 27, 2024 I recently read about the ongoing civil war in Myanmar and the focus on the United Wa State Army (UWSA), which is Asia’s biggest non-state army. The UWSA’s influence in Myanmar’s post-coup civil war has raised concerns about its potential impacts on Southeast Asia and the wider
Jul 26, 2024 I recently learned about the potential impact of stock buybacks and the factors that could affect their benefits, as reported by Morgan Stanley. The email also mentioned an updated version of the Health Over Wealth Act, which aims to address private equity ownership of health care companies
Jul 25, 2024 I recently read about some significant developments in the insurance and financial markets. In the Asia-Pacific region, advanced markets are expected to drive half of new insurance premiums by 2034, with strong growth in the life sector. Meanwhile, Income Insurance is targeting to fill a billion-dollar financing
Jul 24, 2024 I recently received some interesting updates via email. The first one was about the ESGBusiness Awards for 2024, which are focused on honoring companies that have shown exceptional dedication and accomplishments in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The event is set to take place in Singapore
Jul 23, 2024 Today, I came across news about the future of Vietnam’s foreign policy following the passing of communist party chief Nguyen Phu Trong. The impact of Trong’s passing on Vietnam’s foreign policy outlook was discussed, including its bamboo diplomacy approach and intensified ties with major powers. The challenges
Jul 22, 2024 The latest news indicates that the 6-month T-Bills closed at a 3.64% yield, driven by weaker inflation numbers and recent comments from Jerome Powell. This has resulted in the market factoring in multiple interest rate cuts over the next year. The upcoming auction for the 1-year T-Bills
Jul 21, 2024 Today’s news includes a discussion about the missing conversation around immigration in Silicon Valley. Despite the industry’s reliance on immigrants, Trump supporters in tech have largely avoided discussing immigration, despite Trump’s history of hostility towards immigration. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security has rolled out additional guidance
Jul 20, 2024 I recently came across an analysis of the Philippines’ foreign policy amid the dynamics between Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Rodrigo Duterte. The geopolitical and geoeconomic stakes are high as Marcos has engaged with the United States, reversing Duterte’s pivot towards China. This shift comes after the dramatic
Jul 19, 2024 I heard that this week, there are a few key financial news stories to note. First, Goldman strategists are advising against buying the dip as the summer slump is upon us. They are cautioning investors to be mindful of market movements during this time. On the investment
Jul 18, 2024 I recently heard about the significant increase in the usage of automotive usage-based insurance in the APAC region, with the market projected to expand to $249 billion by 2032. APAC consumers are also adjusting their spending habits amidst economic uncertainty, with many choosing to save money by