Finance & Economics
USA remove tariffs on a series of computing and semi-conductor related products
U.S. Customs and Border Protection released a bulletin late on 11 April 2025 EDT that a series of product categories will be excluded from the 2 April 2025 reciprocal tariff list. The list of affected products are: These codes primarily cover electronics, semiconductors, and related components, reflecting products critical to technology and manufacturing sectors. DPA…
Read MoreChina seeks united front with like minded partners to fight USA in the Trade War
China reach out to other countries/blocs in attempt to form a united front against USA. These includes, Australia, European Union, ASEAN and India. However Australia and India is quick to turn down China’s call for cooperation. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rebuffed China’s offer for a joint resistance as “the only way” to stop the…
Read MoreTrump raising China tariff to 125%; 75 countries that called Trump to negotiate, get 90 days tariff reprieve at 10%
Trump immediately counter attacked on China’s increase of retaliatory tariff to 84% with an immediate increase of tariff on China to 125%. While at the same time, Trump, upon achieving the goal of getting countries onto the negotiating table, the 75 countries that called USA to negotiate on the tariffs will now receive a 90…
Read MoreChina increase retaliatory tariff to 84% from 34%
On April 9, 2025, the U.S. implements the additional 50% tariff as promised, raising the total tariff rate on Chinese imports to 104% (20% from February, 34% from April 2, plus 50% on April 9). China in response had also raised another 50% tariff, mirroring US tariff action. DPA believe that we are now heading…
Read MoreChina totally playing into Trump’s hands.
China issued retaliatory tariffs against Trump’s “Liberation Day Reciprocal Tariff” – as a result, Trump had announced that they will impose additional 50% tariff on China, effective April 9th 2025 if China do not retract their tariff. China totally playing into Trump’s hands. I just want to say early: the aim is to embargo China…
Read MoreChina invasion of Taiwan: RISK IS NOW INCREASED TO 50%! – DPA Projections
DEVELOPMENT (March 2025) USA now sees Deterring China take over of Taiwan as a Military Priority. DPA Projection (7 April 2025): DPA assess that we will soon be seeing increased military deployments to US bases in the Asia Pacific in the near future. However, this will likely only happen after USA resolves the immediate problems…
Read MoreMysterious China Vessel cuts Taiwan’s undersea cable; lurking suspiciously for a month off Taiwan…
In a disturbing development from Taiwan, the Taiwanese Coast Guard is investigating a potential case of sabotage involving undersea internet cables. These cables, which are crucial for Taiwan’s internet connectivity, were reportedly damaged by an alleged Chinese vessel. However, the investigation has hit a roadblock as authorities have been unable to board the suspected ship…
Read MoreMoldova Turns to Romania and Ukraine for Energy as Russia Halts Gas Supplies
Moldova is shifting to electricity imports from Romania and Ukraine after Russia’s state-owned energy giant, Gazprom, ceased gas supplies on Jan. 1. The halt comes amid the expiration of a key transit agreement with Ukraine and geopolitical tensions, leaving Moldova to address its energy needs through alternative sources. The Reasons Behind the Gas Cut-Off Gazprom’s…
Read MoreAustria’s Bold Stance on Russian Gas: A New Chapter in Energy Politics
The Austrian utility company OMV announced that it would no longer pay for gas supplied by Gazprom, the Russian state-controlled gas giant. This decision came in light of a €230 million arbitration award granted to OMV by the International Chamber of Commerce due to irregular gas supplies from Gazprom. Background of the Dispute The tensions…
Read MoreDebt and Monetary Dynamics of Developed vs Developing Nations: Lessons of Singapore and Reflections on Economic Strategies for Kenya and other Developing Nations
It’s fascinating to learn that Singapore’s debt primarily finances long-term infrastructure projects and boosts liquidity in the bond market, rather than covering budget deficits like many other countries, both developed and developing. I came across a video that discusses Singapore’s so-called high foreign debt. Interestingly, this debt stems from foreign deposits in Singapore’s robust and…
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