Trump tax bill passes House, heads to US Senate
22 May 2025 19:25
Trump’s bill clears the House. Democrats argue it will slash food and healthcare assistance.
UK overtakes China as second-largest holder of US debt
22 May 2025 15:12
What does the rise of the UK and the decline of China mean for America’s largest foreign creditors?
US pressures world to isolate China, what will ASEAN's stance be?
21 May 2025 22:43
DBS economist detects US efforts to block China through tariff negotiations. Will ASEAN comply?
Trump’s proposed tax cuts seen driving up US government debt
21 May 2025 22:01
Trump’s bill promises the biggest tax reduction in US history.
US government cuts domestic drug prices
21 May 2025 15:13
The US government cuts domestic drug prices.
Deutsche Bank: Moody’s downgrade of US credit rating raises concerns
21 May 2025 15:06
The downgrade adds gradual pressure on an already fragile fiscal situation.
Indonesia’s exports to China fall 10.5% in 2025
21 May 2025 10:41
Indonesia’s exports to China fall 10.5% in 2025, impacted by pressure on the rupiah exchange rate.
Mexico's central bank cuts interest rate to 8.5%
16 May 2025 18:07
Goldman Sachs analysts expect the Mexico's Central Bank to continue lowering interest rates.
UK–China relations audit to be released soon, a softer approach?
16 May 2025 18:01
UK audit of China set to be released, contents expected to influence direction of diplomacy.
India threatens to cut off Indus river; Pakistan calls it act of war
16 May 2025 15:13
India halts Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan says it violates international law.