Posts From Margaux Schreurs
Are North Korea’s nuclear tests a global concern?
North Korea’s fourth successful nuclear test has reignited fears over the nation’s nuclear weapon arsenal and regional stability. Meanwhile, the world’s eyes have been on Iran and the nuclear deal. Which
China’s Xi seeks to reassure on cybercrime, stock market
On his first official state visit to the United States, Chinese president Xi Jinping aims to regain Washington’s trust on China’s commitment to fight cybercrime and hacking, as well as
Mongolia’s economic future uncertain as a result of China’s slowdown
Mongolia’s economic development remains strongly correlated to China’s economic performance, as mining operations are threatened by China’s staggering growth. A negotiator from the landlocked nation announced that a USD 4
Japan extends sanctions against North Korea
Following international allegations of cyber-hacking and continued nuclear testing, Japan is the next nation to extend sanctions against North Korea. However, there is still hope that North Korea might be
How China’s internet censorship affects foreign business
Control over the Internet has gradually tightened in China since President Xi Jinping came to power. What is the effect on foreign businesses, and will they keep operating in this
China struggles to sustain GDP growth
Chinese economic growth has been high for years, but China’s economic forecasters and politicians have accepted that growth will even out. Chinese President Xi Jinping calls it the “new normal.”
China’s Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect fails to deliver
At the start of 2015, the landmark Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect is entering an important phase. Still, investors have to temper their expectations when it comes to gaining more access
What does China’s 4th Plenum mean for investors?
As China implements rule of law with Chinese characteristics, the main question is whether it will shift to a more economically liberal investment environment, or whether little will change. When China’s Fourth
Ebola outbreak takes toll on local economies
The deadly Ebola virus has continued to spread across West Africa, with dire secondary effects on the affected countries’ economies. The deadly Ebola virus made news when it killed Sheikh
Will North Korea do a 4th round of nuclear tests?
Fears of a fourth round of nuclear testing and gradual increases in displays of military might by North Korea have left the Korean peninsula, and both sides’ allies, unsettled. On July 15,
