Apr 09, 2024 I recently came across news about new China-Thailand space pacts that are putting security cooperation in focus. The pacts include the first pre-trilateral drills, a new special envoy, a big new submarine deal, and a coming trade pact. Additionally, China is making inroads in the electric vehicle
Apr 08, 2024 I came across an article discussing the upcoming 6-month T-Bills auction and the speculation about whether interest rates will rise above 4.0% or decrease. There is also a comparison between T-Bills and other investment options like fixed deposits, Singapore Savings Bonds, and Money Market Funds. Another piece
Apr 06, 2024 I came across some interesting news about investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). One article discussed the benefits of setting up a trust for your assets and outlined the specific benefits of trusts and why it may be the best solution for some people. Another article compared Amazon
Apr 05, 2024 I recently read about Indonesia’s president-elect Prabowo Subianto’s recent visits to China and Japan, which is seen as an early indication of Indonesia’s evolving foreign policy. Despite the dust settling at home after the recent elections, Prabowo is engaging actively abroad, meeting with leaders and defense counterparts
Apr 04, 2024 Today, I heard that foreign banks in Korea saw a 6% increase in earnings due to higher securities income, while South Korean banks’ bad loans climbed by 0.47% in December. The pet insurance market is expected to surge by 31% in CAGR by 2027, with significant growth
Apr 03, 2024 I recently received updates on the Terms of Use for Dow Jones products and services, with a focus on making the terms easier to understand and clarifying subscription practices. Another email highlighted common investing mistakes, Medicare enrollment while still working, and retirement options. Additionally, there was news
Apr 02, 2024 I’m hearing a lot about the geopolitical tensions between China and India in the South China Sea, and the impact it’s having on the region. There’s also a focus on the infrastructure gap in Southeast Asia, as well as evolving security trends. Additionally, there’s news about industry
Apr 01, 2024 I recently came across some interesting financial news. Shopee shares have seen a significant 50% increase since the beginning of the year, raising questions about whether to buy more Sea Ltd stock or take profits. There’s also news about the introduction of a next-generation ERP system for
Mar 31, 2024 I recently came across news about the state of the IPO market and the strong investor appetite for new stocks. The recent IPOs of Astera Labs and Reddit have shown that there is significant demand for new issues, as long as they are priced appropriately. Despite modest
Mar 30, 2024 I recently learned that the Minnesota Timberwolves and the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx are no longer for sale, as Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore missed a March 27 deadline for completing their purchase of a control stake. The team owner, Glen Taylor, once viewed Rodriguez and Lore as