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, 20 July 2026 – China’s youth unemployment rate declined to a 12-month low in June, providing a measure of relief for policymakers as the world’s second-largest economy…
Beijing, 20 July 2026 – China is stepping up efforts to stabilise its domestic stock market after a two-week sell-off erased approximately 10 trillion yuan, or US$1.48 trillion,…
Shanghai, 20 July 2026 – China’s securities regulator is convening market participants to discuss measures aimed at restoring confidence after a sharp equity sell-off erased approximately 10 trillion…
Beijing, 19 July 2026 – China’s economy is becoming increasingly divided between globally competitive technology and advanced manufacturing companies expanding overseas and a sluggish domestic market constrained by…
Hong Kong, 17 July 2026 – Zhongji Innolight has moved closer to completing a major Hong Kong secondary listing after clearing the exchange’s listing hearing, positioning the Chinese…
Hong Kong, 17 July 2026 – Online fashion retailer Shein has secured approval from the Hong Kong stock exchange’s listing committee, clearing a major regulatory hurdle as the…
Hong Kong, 17 July 2026 – Chinese optical communications specialist Eoptolink Technology has submitted an application for a Hong Kong listing that could raise as much as US$5…
Singapore, 17 July 2026 – Lazada and Shopee are strengthening their affiliate marketing programmes across Southeast Asia as the region’s largest e-commerce platforms seek more efficient ways to…
Shanghai, 16 July 2026 – Six Chinese investment banks working on ChangXin Memory Technologies’ blockbuster initial public offering are set to earn at least US$41 million in fees,…
Hong Kong, 16 July 2026 – Shares of Alibaba Group Holding and Baidu advanced after Apple secured regulatory approval to introduce its Apple Intelligence services in China through…
