Commentary / World May 19, 2020
The new empty argument against trade
by Penelopi Koujianou Goldberg
The pandemic has not strengthened the case for domestic production over global supply chains
World / Science & Health May 19, 2020
What did eight weeks and $3 trillion buy U.S. in fight against virus?
by Howard Schneider
Many analysts fear the country has at best fought back worst-case outcomes.
Commentary / World May 18, 2020
At a critical moment, the WTO loses its leader
by Brad Glosserman
There is a powerful and growing need for an effective world trade body.
Business May 18, 2020
Unpriceable risk of climate change stalks $31 trillion sovereign debt market
How much growth are societies willing to sacrifice to counter climate change and how will that affect the sovereign debt market?
Business / Economy May 18, 2020
World monetary policy stance may not be as easy as it appears
Policy could be tighter than it looks because the pace of government borrowing is surpasing the record stimulus of central banks.
World / Science & Health May 16, 2020
Pizzas (and haircuts) back on menu as countries ease virus steps
Venice geared up to receive tourists, Milan's pizzerias prepared to open and Australians headed out to eat for the first time in weeks Saturday, but the reopening of restaurants, pubs and cafes came with a warning: Don't overdo it. Public health experts are urging caution ...
Business May 15, 2020
Negative rates unlikely to help in pandemic fight, says ex-BOJ official
There is "near-consensus" among global central banks that negative rates have huge drawbacks, according to Sayuri Shirai
Business / Economy May 14, 2020
Wave of COVID-19 bankruptcies poses next threat to U.S. economy
Larger companies have generally survived the initial blow from the coronavirus crisis, but still face existential challenges to get through what will probably be a long and grinding recovery. Since COVID-19 shuttered much of the global economy, airlines, major retail chains, oil companies and other ...
Business May 14, 2020
Good clean fun? Holidays reinvented for the coronavirus age
by Sarah Young
No more feasting from the hotel buffet, showing off your tan under the disco lights or impromptu dips in the swimming pool — holidaying during the coronavirus pandemic will be a more sanitized affair. Across Europe, COVID-19 has grounded aircraft and shut hotels, and with ...
Business / Economy May 11, 2020
‘Hidden’ defaults set to soar as recession squeezes firms worldwide
by Denise Wee
The COVID-19 outbreak and unprecedented lockdowns prompted the International Monetary Fund to predict that the recession would be the steepest in almost a century.
Business May 8, 2020
Singapore expats ask for rent cuts as employers tighten belts
Singapore expats are often envied for their generous pay packets but facing the prospect of salary cuts as the coronavirus batters businesses, some are tightening their belts and asking for lower rent. Clarence Foo, a real estate agent at APAC Realty Ltd. unit ERA, has ...