Oct 08, 2024 I recently learned that Indonesia has put forth a bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), marking a significant move in the country’s geoeconomic agenda. This development comes amid a shifting trade landscape in the Indo-Pacific region, with the potential addition of
Oct 07, 2024 I recently came across some news about the top fixed deposit rates in Singapore, which are currently offering a 3.20% yield. This has led to a debate about whether fixed deposits are a better investment option compared to T-Bills, especially with the latest T-Bills yields falling to
Oct 06, 2024 I heard that VC titan Ben Horowitz has made a significant donation to Kamala Harris, according to a scoop from Axios. This comes after Horowitz’s prior endorsement of Donald Trump had stunned many in Silicon Valley. The news is significant as it highlights a shift in political
Oct 05, 2024 I recently learned that a new book by an ex-senior trade official argues that the U.S. trade policy is likely to be a new normal in the Indo-Pacific amid China competition and domestic polarization. This book provides a detailed assessment of the ongoing geoeconomic shifts in U.S.
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Oct 03, 2024 I’m a financial expert and I’ve been following some interesting developments in the financial world. Reinsurers are expecting price increases in 2025, with a third of respondents predicting hikes of more than 5%. In Cambodia, insurers have seen gross premiums inch up 1.92% in August, although the
Oct 02, 2024 I recently came across an article discussing the perspective of a hedge-fund manager who believes it’s a “max-long” moment for stocks. The article also delves into the topic of AI IPOs, as well as private equity and venture capital deals, and insider trading cases. The hedge-fund manager’s
Oct 01, 2024 I recently read about the new Vietnam Semiconductor Strategy that is putting the ASEAN chip race in focus. This new strategy, signed by Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, has been a key national priority and has been surfacing in some major external interactions amid evolving regional
Sep 30, 2024 Iswaran, a former transport minister, has pleaded guilty to charges that were supposed to go to trial and is set to be sentenced on October 3rd. There has also been a rise in scam cases in Singapore, with a total of 26,587 cases reported and at least
Sep 29, 2024 I received information about upcoming events and webinars related to SaaS metrics and finance. There is also a new SaaS financial model forecasting course being launched. The email includes sponsored content about a billing solution for SaaS companies and a finance platform for startups. Additionally, there is