Trusted Insights. Asian Perspective.
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, 24 June 2026 – China weakened its daily yuan fixing for a fourth consecutive session as the US dollar advanced, signalling Beijing’s willingness to allow controlled currency…
Singapore, 23 June 2026 – Asian equities moved lower on Tuesday as investors reassessed the possibility of more aggressive United States interest-rate action, while oil prices regained some…
Beijing, 23 June 2026 – China is showing signs of a more cautious fiscal stance as policymakers reduce the pace of deficit expansion for the first time since…
Beijing, 22 June 2026 – China has imposed export controls on 10 United States companies, marking another escalation in the widening trade and technology dispute between the world’s…
Hong Kong, 22 June 2026 – Chinese stocks listed in Hong Kong came under renewed pressure after the market reopened from a public holiday, pushing a key offshore…
Singapore, 22 June 2026 – ASEAN remains one of the most attractive growth destinations for businesses, but companies expanding across the region continue to face a trust gap…
Hong Kong, 18 June 2026 – Chinese shares listed in Hong Kong came under renewed pressure as technology weakness extended, pushing a closely watched China stock gauge closer…
Singapore, 17 June 2026 – Singapore’s key exports rose far more than expected in May, powered by robust artificial-intelligence-related demand that lifted electronics shipments and reinforced the city-state’s…
Hong Kong, 17 June 2026 – Manulife has pulled a loan product aimed at wealthy clients, highlighting how tighter scrutiny of leveraged wealth solutions is beginning to reshape…
Hong Kong, 16 June 2026 – Hong Kong stocks are facing a fresh supply test as a wave of lock-up expiries threatens to release billions of dollars worth…
