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Thailand’s GDP to slow amid tariff threats and struggle to boost tourism

Exports grew 15% in Q1, however there is expected to be a slowdown moving forward as tariffs bite, the baht remains strong and tourism faces headwinds.

May 19, 2025

China and US agree to slash tariffs for 90 days

Markets have rallied after a weekend agreement to reduce tariffs to 10% in China and 30% in the US is good news for companies, markets, and the US dollar; however, pharmaceutical stocks are in focus as US president Donald Trump tries to reduce drug prices.

May 12, 2025

BOJ keeps rates unchanged, adjusts GDP growth, as tariff threat brings Apac currency turbulence

Japan's economy set to be hit amid some wild currency moves across the region, including from the Taiwan dollar.

May 06, 2025

Selective bets in Asian fixed income gain traction post tariff shock: Q&A with M&G Investments’ Marvin Kwong

Asia’s fixed income markets began 2025 on a stable footing, buoyed by falling rates and policy support from China; however, as credit spreads rise amid tariff mayhem, investors are seeking pockets of opportunities such as NBFIs and LGFVs.

April 22, 2025

Trump pauses most tariffs, but keeps 10% in place; increases tariff on China to 145%

US president Donald Trump has ordered a 90-day pause on retaliatory tariffs above the 10% already imposed, except for Chinese goods, with tariffs now at 145% after China retaliated; Trump has now put tariff exemptions on smartphones, electronics and computers.

April 09, 2025

China hits US with 84% tariff after Trump hit China with 104% tariff as market turmoil continues

The US-China trade war, sparked by US president Donald Trump's tariffs, looks like it is just beginning, with global markets set to be on a roller coaster for weeks; China has now retaliated further.

April 08, 2025

Trump's tariffs could hit Vietnam hard

The tariffs are set to come in on Wednesday, April 9, and could cause huge upheaval for US companies, Chinese companies and Vietnamese companies across their supply chains.

April 08, 2025

Markets tumble as China retaliates to US tariffs amid global recession fears

Global stock markets are tumbling as US president Donald Trump unveils sweeping global tariffs, with many Asian economies hit hard; many fear the move could spark a global trade war as China's retaliation to hit US chip imports, and US recession fears climb.

April 07, 2025

Trade war fears grow as China responds to Trump's tariffs

US president Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, from April 9, are set to hit China, India, Taiwan, South Korea and many other countries hard; China has responded in kind sparking a global trade war threat.

April 02, 2025