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Asian exporting countries & Trump protectionism
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/02/2017
» Big export economies South Korea & Taiwan with big current account surpluses risk being hit by Trump's new policies. Thailand & Singapore also have big current account surpluses.
China's growth edges up but 2016 weakest year since 1990
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/01/2017
» As China's economy slows, fears of President Trump tariffs loom, debt increased to stimulate economy & privatization of state enterprises planned.
Trump's win is Asia's economic loss if trade barriers rise
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/11/2016
» Asian exporting countries vulnerable having long relied on exports as main driver of growth.
Philippines' president-to-be endorses killing journalists
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/06/2016
» Journalists are legitimate targets for extra-judicial killing, Philippine president-elect Duterte said Tuesday as he amped up his controversial anti-crime crusade.
China-driven currency war would hurt Asia
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/01/2016
» As China pushes its currency lower, fears of further currency devaluations & Asian-wide currency war arise.
Thailand's export challenge
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/10/2015
» Fall in exports (70% of Thailand's GDP) due to problems in Thai economy & global economy. China's economic slowdown & currency wars are big worries.
China's devaluation: Currency wars on horizon?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/08/2015
» China's Asian neighbours (Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Malaysia) face threat of more competition from China's exports & weaker Chinese demand for their goods. Thailand's hard drive industry under potential threat.
What's new in business news: August 11, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/08/2015
» On unity & progress from PM Prayut & prominent US expat law firm head, China devalues currency after slump in trade & foreigners busted for running food stalls in Bangkok.
What's new in business news: May 14, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/05/2015
» Lottery problem lies with Government Lottery Office (GLO) itself new info shows, e-payments rise with smartphone boom & female thief uses Facebook to lure elderly Finn.
Thailand: Land of smiles, land of ghosts
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/02/2015
» From ghosts to exorcism to spirit houses to bullet-proof amulets, a spirit world held in awe by many is criticized by others such the "FakGhost" Facebook page.