Covering Small Business Infrastructure: What Journalists Need to Know
Oct. 14 2025
Small Business Majority founder and CEO John Arensmeyer told journalists to look beyond bridges and bricks and mortar when it comes to small business infrastructure.
Covering Tariffs: What’s at Stake for Small Businesses
Oct. 10 2025
Trade Wars Take Toll On American Small Businesses
Former WTO Representative Dennis Shea joined Tristan Wright of Lost Boy Cider and Barton O'Brien of BayDog to explore the impact of Trump administration tariffs on small business owners.
‘Damage Is Coming’: Real Costs of Trump Tariffs Yet To Strike Consumers
July 16 2025
Trade and economics experts Deborah Elms, David Lynch, Dennis Shea and Jeffrey Schwab share insights into Trump's tariff policies.
Business Journalists Share Tips on Unrelenting News Cycle
July 03 2025
Getting Sources on Record 'Seems to Get Harder Every Year'
Rebecca Tan of The Washington Post, Peter Landers of The Wall Street Journal and Daniel Moss of Bloomberg share business journalism advice.
Market May Be Only Check on Trump’s Power, Analyst Says
July 03 2025
90-Day Pause on Sanctions Ends July 9
As Donald Trump flexes his power across the U.S. government, the only constraint may come from the market economy, says analyst Steve Okun.
Harvard Growth Lab Ranks Countries on Economic Complexity
July 03 2025
Journalists Can Crack the Code on How Trade Fuels Countries and Regions
Harvard University Growth Lab researchers Annie White and Sebastian Bustos explored economic development data to yield valuable insights on global trade for NPF International Trade fellows.
‘Global Boiling’: Extreme Heat Taking Toll on Health, Economy
July 02 2025
Extreme Heat Threatens Productivity, Transforms Lives
Climate change will lead to schools and work closing and heat-related illnesses, said Jason Lee of the Heat Resilience and Performance Center.
Even Singapore is Dealing with Right-Wing Extremists
July 02 2025
What Do Radicalization and Cyber Attacks Have in Common? Online Disinformation
Singapore has rehabilitated religious extremists, but in the far right they face a new challenge, says cybersecurity expert Shashi Jayakumar.
In Trump Economy, One Thing Is Certain
July 02 2025
'Trump Likes Tariffs' and 'Real' Economy of Past
"Tariffs are here to stay," even as deadlines shift, says Trinh Nguyen, economist at Natixis. In this way, Trump will reorganize global trade.
China’s Big Problem? Its Own Consumers
June 30 2025
No Sign China's Economic Imbalance Will Reverse, Researcher Says
Under consumption and over capacity is a problem for China – and thus the world economy, says Chen Gang of the East Asian Institute.
Trade Tensions, Geopolitics Threaten Global Stability
June 28 2025
New World Order: Rise Of Multipolar World Signals End of U.S. Dominance
Are we in a pre-war period or will we settle into a path of economic development, geopolitical expert Andrew Staples posits.
Parag Khanna: ‘Never Bet Against Globalization’
June 27 2025
'Asianization of Asia' Is the Biggest Story of the 21st Century, Author Says
Parag Khanna sees Asia in the “sweet spot” in the world economy: young demographics, low wages and political stability.
Bilahari Kausikan: U.S. Role in World is Undergoing ‘Fundamental Shift’
June 26 2025
Former Singapore Diplomat: The End is Not Nigh
Bilahari Kausikan, longtime Singapore diplomat, challenges journalists against the idea that America is exceptional and conflicts are out of the ordinary.
As E-Commerce Changes Loom, What Journalists Need to Know
June 26 2025
Data, Digital Economy Takes Center Stage in Global Trade
The global digital economy is on the brink of major change, with the World Trade Organization e-commerce moratorium poised not to be renewed, paving way for tariffs.
China’s AI Leap No Surprise – If You Know Where to Look
March 26 2025
China's 'Frugal Innovation' Gives Them Competitive Edge
As China innovates with tools like DeepSeek and Manus, experts discussed the implications for journalism, competition and the future of trust in AI.
Telling Trade Stories With Data Viz Tools
July 03 2024
Q&A: The Atlas of Economic Complexity
Journalists can download entire data sets from the Atlas of Economic Complexity, says Harvard Growth Lab's Annie White and Tim Cheston.
How Trade is Going Digital
July 03 2024
Covering Regulations and Advances in Trade Digitization
Daniel Giles of GS1, the creator of the barcode, touts the logistical, economic and environmental benefits of digitization in international trade.
U.S.-China Trade War: Do We Have a Winner?
July 02 2024
U.S. Tariffs on China Missed the Mark, Economists Say
Singapore Management University's Yuan Mei and East Asian Institute's Chen Gang talk about where they see China's economy headed.
Chance of Taiwan, China Reunification is ‘Nil’ – What About War?
July 01 2024
'International Relations Consists of Keeping Myths Alive'
There's no solution to the situations in Taiwan and Gaza, says former Singapore diplomat Bilahari Kausikan.
Key to Getting Scoops: Not the CEO, but the CEO’s Assistant
July 01 2024
Getting the Scoop and the Power of Pure Reporting
Wall Street Journal reporter Liza Lin and Bloomberg News columnist Dan Moss share how to get the story out when press freedom is limited.
How to Report on Modern Slavery
June 28 2024
Exploitation vs. Human Trafficking vs. Modern Slavery: Know the Terminology
Tracking human rights abuses in the supply chain is difficult. Journalism trainer Kavita Chandran tells reporters how to start investigating.
India Primed for a Surge: Can It Capitalize On It?
June 28 2024
How Foreign Investment Could Accelerate India’s Next Economic Surge
Manu Bhaskaran of the Centennial Group provides guidance for journalists reporting on India and international trade.
China’s Electric Vehicles Welcome – In Asia
June 28 2024
There's a Growing EV Market in Asia
While the United States has choked off trade of electric vehicles from China, you won't see sky-high tariffs from Singapore.
Asia’s Shift to Green Energy: ‘The Newspapers Are Asking Questions’
June 28 2024
Reporting on the Renewable Energy Transition in Southeast Asia
Heng Dean Law of climate investment firm Pollination explains the push – and roadblocks – of switching to renewables in Southeast Asia.
Biden or Trump, ‘U.S. Policy Will Be Transactional’
June 25 2024
If Biden Wins, Expect 'Polite Transactionalism.' If Trump, 'It's in Your Face.'
Most people in Asia think Trump will win the 2024 election, says McLarty Associates Senior Partner Steven Okun. He weighs how the election might impact Asian trade.
‘Trade Is Very Sexy’: Deborah Elms on Global Trade News to Watch
June 25 2024
Covering Chinese Investments is 'Job Security' for Journalists
International trade expert Deborah Elms tells Asia-based journalists which stories she thinks are underreported, will be newsy for a decade.
Trade Industry Lacks Key Data
Aug. 24 2023
Insufficient Data, Inaccurate Assumptions
Established companies often “clueless about trade agreements,” said Deborah Elms of the Asian Trade Center.
Climate Change Threatens Asian Trade
Aug. 16 2023
Climate Change Threatens Food Security
Attacking climate change creates jobs and investment opportunities, say Lim Tuang Liang and Syed Mubarak.
U.S. vs. China: Don’t Call it a Cold War
Aug. 11 2023
U.S. and China Depend On Each Other
Reality is, the U.S. depends on China, says Bilahari Kausikan, former Permanent Secretary for Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
India’s Regional Rise to Power
Aug. 11 2023
IPEF Provides Unique Opportunity
For India, geopolitics affect economics. James Crabtree of the IISS and Amitendu Palit of NUS explain how.
Making Trade Journalism Come Alive
Aug. 11 2023
Write for the Public Interest
Combining data and real people make trade journalism compelling, say Su-Lin Tan of the South China Morning Post and Wahyu Dhyatmika of Tempo Digital.
Politics Slow ASEAN’s Economic Agreements
Aug. 11 2023
Be Wary of Shifting Goalposts
The ASEAN Economic Community aims to connect Asian economies. Yet full integration may be impossible, says National University of Singapore’s Denis Hew.
Artificial Intelligence Transforming Trade
Aug. 02 2023
AI Clears Way For Domestic Productivity Boost
To revolutionize international trade, AI must be based on good data, says Jason Grant Allen of Singapore Management University.
APEC Trade Not Immune from External Forces
Aug. 01 2023
Trade Still Recovering from Pandemic Plunge
Even weather can disrupt trade, says Carlos Kuriyama of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.
‘China Shock’ Effect Prompts Scramble to Respond
July 31 2023
Countries Readjust, Consumers Pay
China’s skyrocketing economic influence alters labor markets
Economic Data Viz Tool Helps Tell Trade Stories
July 28 2023
How to Analyze the Relationship Between Countries and Products
Annie White and Tim Cheston with the Harvard Growth Lab’s Atlas of Economic Complexity explore the links between countries and what they produce.
International Trade Transcends Bottom Lines
July 25 2023
You've Heard of the Values Voter. What About the Values Trade Negotiator?
From human rights to climate, trade agreements are now used "to advance a whole bunch of stuff that has nothing to do with trade," said Stephen Olson.
Deglobalization and How to Cover It
Oct. 24 2022
A Metamorphosis in International Relations
Traditional reporting on trade has been upended as the world splits into new blocs, with the U.S. and the EU attempting to cripple Russia’s economy and constrain China.
Deciphering U.S. Treasury Sanctions
Oct. 24 2022
Scott R. Anderson of Brookings Institution Decodes Economic Jargon for Business and Political Reporters
U.S. sanctions and secondary sanctions are expanding. Stay ahead of the news with this primer on how to understand U.S. Treasury actions and mine its website.
Cold War 2.0: Focus on ASEAN
Aug. 26 2022
Focus on Friendshoring Where Western Trade and Geopolitical Interests Intersect
The U.S. has been focused on winning a new Cold War with China. It should shift its focus on binding Asian nations together through IPEF deal, expert tells journalists.