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Investors hopeful of easing trade friction
Business, Published on 31/08/2019
» Recap: Asian and European shares rallied on Friday as investor confidence was restored following China's reassurance of no retribution when new American tariffs take effect tomorrow. Sources in Washington say negotiations are still expected to take place sometime in September. Analysts expect US President Donald Trump will want to strike a trade deal with Beijing soon in order to improve his 2020 re-election chances.
Banking on the greater good
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2018
» William McChesney Martin Jr, who was chairman of the Federal Reserve for 19 years, famously quipped that his job was to take away the punch bowl just when the party got going. Those words have come to embody the work of a central banker, who at times must implement unpopular measures for the sake of the greater good.
Tata in turmoil
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 31/10/2016
» The coup-like ouster of Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry and the subsequent slugfest between him and predecessor Ratan Tata has opened a huge can of worms in India.
Time to rebuild
Asia focus, Published on 26/01/2015
» It was, by his own account, a chance encounter with a scion of the Gandhi political dynasty that turned former soldier Kushal Pal Singh into the man who built a city from nothing and made billions in the process.
Protests douse year-end celebrations
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 05/12/2013
» Political tensions are hurting event organisers, with 10% of events in December cancelled and many more delayed to next year.