The Week that Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Groceries, Noodles and Gossip Girls
In our inaugural ASEAN weekly offering, we kick off with an interview with one of our most experienced and erudite economists on the platform,...
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Recent Resilience of the Capital Goods Industry
Stocks categorised to the Capital Goods Industry are involved in a wide range of manufacturing and distribution activities. The majority of...
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China: Main Competition Intensifies – Pressure on Foreign Firms' Electric Vehicle Plans
A series of regulatory changes is raising questions about the ability of foreign companies to compete effectively in China’s automotive sector in...
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The Decline of the Entrepôt Economy, HK's Fall from Grace...The Socio-Political & Economic Drivers
In this piece I look at the failure of HK to meet its challenges, especially since 1997, while contrasting in less depth the different approach...
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Over 100 Firms Conducted Share Buybacks Totaling S$826M in 2016
In the 2016 calendar year, more than 100 companies were involved in share buybacks, with the buyback considerations amounting to S$826 million....
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