Economy
Singapore economist Tan Kong Yam argues that Beijing believes China’s weak traditional economy can endure while its technology sector drives long-term growth, eventually pulling the broader economy towards a gradual recovery. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Edwin Ong reports.
Edwin Ong
07 Aug 2026
Economy
Can China’s slowing economy sustain its tech ambitions?
China sees technological self-reliance as the key to future growth. But with a slowing economy, can Beijing sustain the investment needed to achieve its high-tech ambitions over the long term? Economist Min-Hua Chiang examines the issue.
Min-Hua Chiang
31 Jul 2026
Economy
Zero self-sufficient provinces: China’s new fiscal reality
Data shows no province in China was able to fully cover its own spending in the first quarter, highlighting growing dependence on central government transfers as tax revenues become increasingly concentrated in Beijing. Lianhe Zaobao associate China news editor Chen Jing finds out more.
Chen Jing
29 Jul 2026
Economy
How China’s traditional markets are reviving empty malls
Traditional rural-style markets are making a comeback in Chinese cities. Driven by empty commercial space and budget-conscious consumers, these periodic markets are redefining urban retail. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Liu Liu looks into the matter.
Liu Liu
28 Jul 2026
Economy
[Big read] Shopping over politics: How Chinese goods are winning over South Koreans
South Koreans youths are embracing Chinese brands — from bubble tea and electric cars to robot vacuums — separating politics from life products. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Kang Gwiyoung finds out why and if this could lead to improved China-South Korea relations.
Kang Gwiyoung
27 Jul 2026
Economy
Ex-employee dispute looms over RedNote’s IPO prospects
A former RedNote employee’s dismissal dispute has raised questions about the company’s corporate structure and disclosures. This could lead to greater regulatory scrutiny and complicate any future Hong Kong listing.
Caixin Global
24 Jul 2026
Economy
Michael Wee: Why Singapore’s PATEC chose Taiwan over SGX
PATEC founder Michael Wee shares why he listed his precision engineering company in Taiwan, how AI revived its hard disk drive business, and his plans for PATEC’s next phase of growth in this interview with Lianhe Zaobao associate business editor Chew Boon Leong.
Chew Boon Leong
22 Jul 2026
Economy
Temasek’s new blueprint: More America, more AI, less China
Temasek’s record S$518 billion portfolio is only part of the story. Its latest investment strategy points to a future shaped by AI, growing exposure to America and a more selective approach to China. Lianhe Zaobao associate business editor Hu Yuanwen gives her analysis.
Hu Yuanwen
17 Jul 2026
Economy
Why hosting US and Chinese AI giants is only step one for Singapore
The American and Chinese AI giants are arriving in Singapore. Whether they lift the whole economy — or merely bid up salaries and leave one day — depends on how deeply they embed themselves into local eco-systems, says academic Lin William Cong.
Lin William Cong
17 Jul 2026
Economy
How Mercedes, BMW and Audi hope to win back China
China’s EV boom has disrupted Mercedes, BMW and Audi’s dominance in China, forcing them into a radical reset. As Chinese rivals accelerate, will the German trio abandon decades of engineering tradition to match the speed of China’s auto market?
Caixin Global
17 Jul 2026
Economy
Is China shaping Indonesia’s emerging Rebana Metropolitan Area?
While much attention has focused on Nusantara, Indonesia’s new capital, Rebana Metropolitan Area in West Java province presents a lesser-known economic opportunity that China has seized. Researcher Michael Hutahaean and academic Chen Xiangming explain.
Michael Hutahaean, Chen Xiangming
16 Jul 2026
