geoeconomics

Can Beijing compete in a prolonged tech and geopolitical rivalry while accepting slower growth?

2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z

Fresh tariffs resulting from the US’ forced labour investigations reveal a troubling direction of travel

2026-07-29T07:01:56.000Z

THE BOTTOM LINE

Trump’s shifting rationales for US tariffs are causing friction with partners

2026-07-27T03:41:18.000Z

NEW GLOBAL ORDER

When law is selectively enforced in the global arena, small states need a new playbook to maintain openness

2026-07-20T23:00:00.000Z

THE BOTTOM LINE

The Middle East conflict reveals how the Asian giant has become the stabilising force for commodity prices

2026-06-16T23:00:00.000Z

NEW GLOBAL ORDER

Amid great power rivalry, these nations must sustain existing forms of international cooperation and build new ones

2026-05-25T10:30:00.000Z

The region is becoming a business platform for minerals, energy, data and other strategic resources

2026-05-24T23:00:00.000Z

THE BOTTOM LINE

The 56-member group can advance trade liberalisation by building on existing Asia-Pacific and African agreements

2026-05-19T23:00:00.000Z

For Singapore and the wider South-east Asian region, this is a double-edged sword

2026-05-17T23:00:00.000Z

Beyond Beijing and Washington, Asia-Pacific will watch the bilateral meeting closely

2026-05-10T23:00:00.000Z