Chief Economist & Political Strategist, CrossASEAN Research

Prasenjit K. Basu

Chief Economist & Political Strategist

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Macroeconomics

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<li>Like the US banks confronted dual crises in 1990 (Latin American debt, domestic S&amp;Ls), Chinese banks face a crisis of overlending to 50+ frontier markets, compounding the domestic property crisis. </li>
<li>Just as US banks were the main lenders to Mexico until its Aug'1982 default, recent defaulters (Zambia, SriLanka) are heavily indebted to China. The property crisis already burdens China's banks.</li>
<li>Dearth of macroeconomic expertise in the PBSC is alarming at a time when foreign reserves are down US$200bn YTD, despite YTD trade surplus of US$742bn. Dampened credit growth precludes evergreening. </li>
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Like the US banks confronted dual crises in 1990 (Latin American debt, domestic S&amp;Ls), Chinese banks face a crisis of overlending to 50+ frontier markets, compounding the domestic property crisis. 
Just as US banks were the main lenders to Mexico until its Aug'1982 default, recent defaulters (Zambia, SriLanka) are heavily indebted to China. The property crisis already burdens China's banks.
Dearth of macroeconomic expertise in the PBSC is alarming at a time when foreign reserves are down US$200bn YTD, despite YTD trade surplus of US$742bn. Dampened credit growth precludes evergreening. 


China's Twin Crises: Overlending to Frontier Markets & Domestic Property Sector

Articles from Caixin Global, Caixin Global

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Articles from Caixin Global

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News from Caixin

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul><li>Yuan / In Depth: Yuan gets more international love as dollar rivalry grows</li><li>China-Vietnam / Xi pledges supply chain stability with Vietnam</li><li>PMI / China’s manufacturing contracts for third straight month, Caixin PMI shows　</li></ul>

Yuan / In Depth: Yuan gets more international love as dollar rivalry growsChina-Vietnam / Xi pledges supply chain stability with VietnamPMI / China’s manufacturing contracts for third straight month, Caixin PMI shows　

CX Daily: Yuan Gets More International Love As Dollar Rivalry Grows

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Crimes / Cover Story: The evolution of crime in China. 
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Seoul / Chinese nationals among scores dead in Seoul crush. 
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Personnel / Rising Communist Party star Yin Yong named acting mayor of Beijing. .
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Crimes / Cover Story: The evolution of crime in China. 


Seoul / Chinese nationals among scores dead in Seoul crush. 


Personnel / Rising Communist Party star Yin Yong named acting mayor of Beijing. .



CX Daily: The Evolution Of Crime In China

<ul><li>Cover Story: Why the yuan is suddenly gaining international traction</li><li>China names new top Communist Party leadership for next five-year term</li><li>A younger generation is now the majority in Communist Party’s elite body</li></ul>

Cover Story: Why the yuan is suddenly gaining international tractionChina names new top Communist Party leadership for next five-year termA younger generation is now the majority in Communist Party’s elite body

CX Daily: Why The Yuan Is Suddenly Gaining International Traction

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<li>Over the latest 12 months, China's FX reserves declined by US$177bn despite a trade surplus of US$889bn, implying net services/income and capital outflows of US$1.07trn within the past year. </li>
<li>China cut mortgage rates twice in May-Aug'22, but residential property prices declined on a 12mma basis for the first time, &amp; floor space completed/sold declined by the most ever.</li>
<li>Amid global monetary tightening, China can't ease without a further RMB slump. Real GDP will only grow 3% in 2022, with risks to the downside as property/industrial overcapacity are exacerbated. </li>
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Over the latest 12 months, China's FX reserves declined by US$177bn despite a trade surplus of US$889bn, implying net services/income and capital outflows of US$1.07trn within the past year. 
China cut mortgage rates twice in May-Aug'22, but residential property prices declined on a 12mma basis for the first time, &amp; floor space completed/sold declined by the most ever.
Amid global monetary tightening, China can't ease without a further RMB slump. Real GDP will only grow 3% in 2022, with risks to the downside as property/industrial overcapacity are exacerbated. 


China: Capital Flight Limits Easier Money Amid Spreading Crisis in Property Markets

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China's Twin Crises: Overlending to Frontier Markets & Domestic Property Sector

Most vulnerable frontier markets (including the defaulters Zambia, Sri Lanka) are heavy borrowers from China, which faces its own local property...

Prasenjit K. Basu

CX Daily: Yuan Gets More International Love As Dollar Rivalry Grows

In Depth: Yuan gets more international love as dollar rivalry grows. Xi pledges supply chain stability with Vietnam. China’s manufacturing...

Caixin Global

CX Daily: The Evolution Of Crime In China

Crimes / Cover Story: The evolution of crime in China. Seoul / Chinese nationals among scores dead in Seoul crush. Personnel / Rising Communist...

Caixin Global

CX Daily: Why The Yuan Is Suddenly Gaining International Traction

Cover Story: Why the yuan is suddenly gaining international traction. China names new top Communist Party leadership for next five-year term

Caixin Global

China: Capital Flight Limits Easier Money Amid Spreading Crisis in Property Markets

FX reserves decline US$221bn ytd, and implied net capital and services/income outflows are US1.07trn in the last 12 months. Property and industrial...

Prasenjit K. Basu

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