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Rebecca Hsu is a Senior Economist and Lead Analyst for The Ledger Asia, focusing on the rapidly evolving financial landscapes of East and Southeast Asia. With a background in sovereign risk assessment and emerging market trends, Rebecca provides sharp commentary on trade dynamics, monetary policy, and the digital economy's impact on regional growth.
Formerly a strategic advisor for major financial institutions in Hong Kong, she excels at translating complex macroeconomic shifts into actionable insights for investors and policymakers. Her work at The Ledger Asia centers on China’s economic transition and the burgeoning manufacturing hubs of ASEAN, ensuring readers stay ahead of Asia’s shifting financial tides.
Beijing, 29 June 2026 – China’s central bank has debuted its new overnight reverse repo operation, marking another step in its shift towards more precise short-term interest-rate management…
Hong Kong, 27 June 2026 – Bank of China (Hong Kong) and TVB successfully hosted the Wealth Management Expo 2026, bringing together financial institutions, wealth experts, investors and…
Shanghai, 26 June 2026 – Some of China’s leading hedge fund managers are warning that the global artificial intelligence investment boom may be approaching a critical inflection point,…
Beijing, 26 June 2026 – China’s central bank is moving closer to a more market-guided interest-rate framework as investors expect the People’s Bank of China to set a…
Hong Kong, 26 June 2026 – The Hong Kong dollar weakened to a 10-month low as renewed strength in the US dollar and persistent interest-rate differentials kept pressure…
Hong Kong, 26 June 2026 – Asian shares fell on Friday as Apple’s decision to raise prices on selected MacBook and iPad models dampened technology-sector optimism, offsetting some…
Beijing, 25 June 2026 – China is on track to surpass the United States in its progress towards global goals for human and planetary well-being, reflecting a significant…
Beijing, 25 June 2026 – Chinese banks are moving to tighten retail gold trading controls as sharp price swings in bullion test investor appetite and raise concerns over…
Hong Kong, 25 June 2026 – Asian technology and semiconductor stocks are set for renewed investor attention after Micron Technology delivered a stronger-than-expected forecast, helping revive confidence in…
Singapore, 24 June 2026 – Asia-Pacific investors are moving more aggressively into private credit than their counterparts in the United States and Europe, as institutional demand for alternative…
