21 Jul 20

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Seventy five years ago this weekend, the three dominant leaders of World War II came together to decide how to administer the defeated German nation. This was the Potsdam Conference (17 July to 2 August 1945).

Besides the main German issue, the agenda included many other post-war issues. One of these issues ... 
 

30 Jun 20

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Not many people are aware that an ailing economy usually leads to major social upheavals which can change the course of history. Very often, all it needs is a tiny spark to light the bonfire, and a popular medium to viral it.

About a month ago, such a spark was ignited in the United States. It was the killing of black American George Floyd by a white police officer. Floyd’s death triggered ... 
 

22 Jun 20

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The US Fed has done a lot and is doing more for the markets. A few days ago, Chairman Jerome Powell said that they would start buying corporate bonds directly from the market in an effort to inject more cash into the market.

Stock prices moved up further in response as investors figured that with ... 
 

15 Jun 20

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It does this by buying up Treasury securities (US govt bonds) from the market. China took the opportunity and sold, according to Chinese portal Sohu a few days ago.

This has led some to conclude that China is raising the current US-China tension through this action. The argument goes... 
 

01 Jun 20

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It cannot be easy to manage 1.4 billion Chinese with such rich and ancient diversities. On top of that, you have to counter those outside who wish you harm.

A few days ago, President Xi Jinping told China’s armed forces to “prepare for war” on the back of the mess created by the coronavirus pandemic. ... 
 

25 May 20

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This ongoing rivalry between the US and China is a bit like pankration. No bullets and missiles have been fired. Probably, there is no intention to squeeze the trigger. But everything else seems permissible. ... 
 

18 May 20

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To many outsiders, Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency that’s no longer fashionable. It was in the limelight when it hit a high of US$18,000 in December 2017. Thereafter, it fell to US$3,500 a year later.

Even though it trades under US$10,000 today, it has lost its novelty because... 
 

11 May 20

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Developing countries like Indonesia narrowly escaped an economic crisis recently. Many believe that the Asian Financial Crisis (1997-1998) played a role in steering Indonesia away from another disaster.

In February and March this year, on the back of the coronavirus fears...
 

02 May 20

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A few events happened this past week that although appear unrelated, are related to a major event that is unfolding before our eyes.

The first event was celebrated by Vietnamese of a major milestone in their history. Forty-five years ago this week on 30 April 1975, the horrors of the Vietnam War came to an end...
 

25 Apr 20

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It's always dangerous for new investors to make too much money too soon. Why? It's simply because when success comes early, it normally gives the new investors false confidence that they are better than they think they are.....
 

18 Apr 20

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No one likes to be confined to their homes against their will for any prolonged period. Yes, even when staying at home is good for us against the dreaded Covid-19.

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Soon, something has to give.

A few days ago, in the US state of Michigan, thousands of.....

04 Apr 20

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Another high-level government employee has got himself into trouble for telling the truth. This time it is Capt Brett Crozier, the commander of the US aircraft
carrier Theodore Roosevelt operating in the Pacific Ocean.

He was removed from his post for saying, through the newspapers, that the coronavirus had hit his ship and he wanted more assistance for his crew
members.....