Economy
Economy
Can Singapore’s renovation firms weather the Chinese influx?
As Chinese renovation firms expand into Singapore amid a domestic property downturn, local companies face intensifying competition on price and scale while banking on quality, compliance and local expertise to stay ahead. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Ulrica Lin speaks to industry practitioners to find out more.
Ulrica Lin
14 Jul 2026
Economy
The durian express: How Southeast Asia flooded China’s market
A flood of Southeast Asian durians has sent prices tumbling in China, making the once-costly fruit affordable for many. But what is driving the drop, and can it be sustained? Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Liu Liu finds out.
Liu Liu
13 Jul 2026
Economy
Who governs food security now? Why Beijing’s answer matters most
Global food governance is increasingly dispersed across overlapping institutions and frameworks. Few countries are better positioned than China to bridge them, but whether Beijing chooses to do so remains the defining question, says researcher Genevieve Donnellon-May.
Genevieve Donnellon-May
10 Jul 2026
Economy
Can Vietnam be another China? No.
Drawing on his travels and research, Professor Yasheng Huang examines the striking parallels between Vietnam’s rise and an earlier phase of China’s development, and explains why their political trajectories may ultimately lead to different outcomes.
Yasheng Huang
03 Jul 2026
Economy
From caviar to foie gras: China’s next export shock
From caviar to foie gras, Chinese producers are entering markets long tied to European prestige. As these brands expand overseas, Lianhe Zaobao China news editor Yang Danxu explores what their success reveals about China’s growing influence in global markets.
Yang Danxu
30 Jun 2026
Economy
‘We’re not that wealthy’: Beijing’s answer to China Shock 2.0
As trade tensions flare, China’s leadership is fiercely defending Chinese enterprises and rejecting the Western narrative of China as a threat. Lianhe Zaobao associate editor Han Yong Hong takes a look at the key takeaways of Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s speech during the Summer Davos forum.
Han Yong Hong
26 Jun 2026
Economy
High-tech farming cannot rescue China’s smallholders
China has grand plans for innovation-driven productivity in the agricultural sector, but how will these initiatives trickle down to the regions and the large proportion of smallholder farmers? Researcher Genevieve Donnellon-May discusses the issue.
Genevieve Donnellon-May
26 Jun 2026