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How Singapore Became a Safe Haven for Asian Trade Finance
Lucas and Luna examine how Singapore has emerged as the preferred hub for trade finance in Asia, with assets under management reaching $5.4 trillion in 2025. They look at the city-state's low April inflation reading of 1.8 percent and revised growth figures, and discuss how its stable legal system and currency have attracted shipping and commodity trading firms from Hong Kong and Shanghai. The episode draws on data showing the yuan at 6.81 per dollar and the trade-weighted US dollar index at 119.3, and explores what Singapore's rise means for other financial centers and for…
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