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Christmas ends early for Chinese exporters as Western demand slumps
19 December 2023
As big spenders in the US and Europe seek price cuts, emerging markets in Southeast Asia and domestic consumption will become more and more important for Chinese traders, says Senior Research Fellow Stephen Olson. Overall, exports are likely to become less important as a growth engine for the Chinese economy.
4 questions we must ask as values move to the centre of the trade agenda
14 December 2023
A profound shift in global trade is underway, away from exclusively economic considerations towards a values-based approach to trade. While often well-intentioned, this also comes with significant complications beyond the obvious economic ramifications, Stephen Olson writes in this op-ed.
Biden Declares Victory Over Supply Snarls Just as New Delays, Costs Emerge
28 November 2023
Bloomberg announced their winning of the 2023 Hinrich trade reporting award. One story explored the subtle structural shifts in global commerce. Another told of how Brazil was turning to China for foreign investment. A third dug into data showing how the world is reorganizing into rival blocs.
America’s crumbling trade initiative in Asia
23 November 2023
There is no lack of American engagement in Asian capitals on security and geopolitics. There has been much less evidence of an economic dimension to the US’s Asian diplomacy—despite a strong desire for one across the region. Hinrich Foundation Head of Trade Policy Deborah Elms comments.
Old photo, birthday wish, ravioli lunch: Personal diplomacy on display during Xi-Biden meeting
17 November 2023
The many touches of personal diplomacy on display during the highly anticipated meeting between Presidents Biden and Xi are attempts to emphasise the more cooperative aspects of Sino-US relationship, noted Stephen Olson. But the fundamental points of conflict exist and will not disappear overnight.
Oxford Economics talks deglobalization and supply chains with AmCham
The Hinrich Foundation and the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore jointly hosted Oxford Economics’ lead economist Thang Nguyen to a roundtable on 16 April.
International trade training for Asia-based Journalists 2024
In partnership with the National Press Foundation (NPF), Hinrich Foundation is offering training for Asia-based journalists through a dynamic four-day workshop that explores every facet of sustainable global trade. This fellowship is integral to Hinrich Foundation’s ongoing program, which includes trade training and reporting awards.
Understanding and interpreting the Sustainable Trade Index
The world is witnessing a shift from an era of rapid globalization to one of trade fragmentation and rising protectionism. The Hinrich-IMD Sustainable Trade Index 2023 assesses how this new reality is transforming global trade, economic policies, and sustainability practices. IMD Chief Economist Christos Cabolis discusses the index’s key findings.