Risks

China to tighten EV battery rules to reduce fire and explosion risks
China to tighten EV battery rules to reduce fire and explosion risks
April 15, 2025
The standards, said to have been approved by regulators in March but not publicly available until now, are to be implemented from July 2026Published Tue, Apr 15, 2025 ·...
US: Wall Street opens lower as markets assess tariff risks
US: Wall Street opens lower as markets assess tariff risks
April 11, 2025
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Friday (Apr 11) as markets assessed the latest escalation in the trade war, with China increasing its tariffs on US...
RBI cuts rates, changes stance to ‘accommodative’ as US tariffs add to growth risks
RBI cuts rates, changes stance to ‘accommodative’ as US tariffs add to growth risks
April 9, 2025
[MUMBAI] The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lowered its key repo rate on Wednesday (Apr 9) for a second consecutive time and changed its monetary policy stance signalling room...
Apple’s historic sell-off has bulls balking from tariff risks
Apple’s historic sell-off has bulls balking from tariff risks
April 8, 2025
[NEW YORK] A sharp sell-off in shares of Apple illustrates investor scepticism about its ability to navigate US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China, Vietnam and India – countries...
Risks of bad loans, slowdown in region spark cuts in banks’ target prices; DBS downgraded to ‘sell’, OCBC, UOB get ‘hold’ rating
Risks of bad loans, slowdown in region spark cuts in banks’ target prices; DBS downgraded to ‘sell’, OCBC, UOB get ‘hold’ rating
April 8, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Analysts have downgraded their outlook on Singapore banks amid concerns of weaker loan growth and higher credit costs, as Trump’s tariffs threaten a global trade war. UOB Kay...
Chinese shipping earnings face ‘harder-than-expected’ tariff hit as recession risks rise
Chinese shipping earnings face ‘harder-than-expected’ tariff hit as recession risks rise
April 7, 2025
[HONG KONG] Chinese shippers may see an outsized hit on earnings as the latest tariffs from US President Donald Trump risk hammering global trade.Container liners such as Cosco Shipping...
PBOC seen deploying stimulus soon on tariff risks, cash shortage
PBOC seen deploying stimulus soon on tariff risks, cash shortage
April 2, 2025
[NEW YORK] Global lenders such as JPMorgan Chase expect China to deliver its long-awaited monetary stimulus as early as in April, with timing likely dictated by the double threat...
Exposed and Vulnerable: Hidden Risks in European Enterprise IT Assets
March 7, 2025
Europe is on a march to expand its digital operations to keep apace with the growth rate seen in the US and China. This effort is not only scaling...
Corporate governance risks and opportunities in CDL’s family feud
Corporate governance risks and opportunities in CDL’s family feud
February 28, 2025
COMMON wisdom holds that independent directors in family-controlled listed companies are an essential safeguard against family members on the board and management colluding at the expense of minority shareholders.The...
Thai central bank surprises with rate cut as risks to growth increase
Thai central bank surprises with rate cut as risks to growth increase
February 26, 2025
THE Bank of Thailand unexpectedly cut its key interest rate for the first time in four months, acting after disappointing growth data and public calls for lower borrowing costs...