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
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Jul 16, 2024 I recently heard about the latest edition of the weekly ASEAN Wonk BulletBrief, which covers a variety of topics including geopolitical and geoeconomic significance of Mekong states in expansion plans for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), regional developments, evolving geopolitical and security trends, industry developments, and more.
Jul 15, 2024 In the first email, the focus is on the upcoming 6-month T-Bills auction and the potential movement of interest rates. It also covers investing articles and news, including an analysis of Astrea 8 PE Bonds and insights into high net worth investors in Singapore. The second email
Jul 14, 2024 I recently came across some interesting news about the rise of ESG funds in alternative assets. It seems that ESG funds in alternative assets have raised a significant amount of money, reaching $55 billion as of April. This is on pace with the record set in 2022,