Jun 11, 2024 I recently read about the geopolitical and geoeconomic significance of a defense visit by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to Cambodia amid ongoing U.S.-China competition. This visit is part of an ongoing U.S. outreach to Cambodia, and comes at a time when Cambodia is set to
Jun 10, 2024 I heard that Dollar Tree is considering selling its Family Dollar segment, which caused the stock to fall after the announcement. This strategic review could potentially lead to the sale of the dollar store giant. Additionally, there’s a discussion about the deadly sins of wealth management, where
Jun 09, 2024 I recently read about the news regarding wage growth, which seems to be showing signs of not slowing down. The typical worker’s pay jumped in May, even as the number of people working continued to rise briskly. This is a significant development as it has implications for
Jun 08, 2024 I recently learned about a new book titled “Girt By Sea: Re-Imagining Australia’s Security” which focuses on reimagining Australia’s security and its engagement with key regions like Southeast Asia. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of Australia’s Indo-Pacific security outlook and highlights opportunities with subregions such as
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Jun 06, 2024 I recently read about Thailand experiencing a boom in out-of-home consumption, with FMCG brands being urged to realign their products and marketing to cater to the rising demand for convenience-driven purchases. Additionally, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to see a $15 billion investment in carbon capture and
Jun 05, 2024 I heard about some interesting financial news today. It looks like there are changes coming to Roth 401(k) plans in 2024, aimed at enhancing the benefits and flexibility for retirement planning. Additionally, there’s a discussion about the status of student loan forgiveness under the Biden administration, with
Jun 04, 2024 I recently heard from the news that at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2024, there were discussions about rival US-China visions, Indo-Pacific talks, a new subsea cable grouping, post-shock growth trajectory, fresh AI ban chatter, and mega-infra traction. The dialogue highlighted the contrasting visions of Asia presented by the
Jun 03, 2024 I’ve been following the latest updates on consumer spending and inflation, and it seems that consumer spending is on the rise, contributing to faster price growth than what Federal Reserve officials had hoped for. There’s been a shift in the composition of spending, with more spending in
Jun 02, 2024 I recently came across some valuable information about a strategy for deferring required minimum distributions (RMDs) and their associated tax bills using qualified longevity annuity contracts (QLACs). These contracts can provide lifetime income and offer a solution for individuals worried about outliving their retirement savings. Additionally, the