The document provides an economic outlook and updates on several topics:
- COVID-19 cases continue to rise globally with over 226 million total cases and 4.6 million deaths reported. Vaccination rates remain low in poorer countries.
- Economic recovery is underway in some countries as lockdowns ease like in Australia and New Zealand cases decline, while Singapore saw a rise in daily cases in August.
- Thailand's vaccination rate varied by region as of September 19th according to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
- Other sections discuss the CPTPP trade agreement and China applying to join, the debt crisis of Chinese real estate giant Evergrande, and economic indicators in the United Kingdom.
The document provides updates on several economic topics:
- COVID-19 - Vaccination rates remain low in low-income countries. Sydney's lockdown is ending sooner for vaccinated people. Japan may lift its COVID state of emergency.
- The US Federal Reserve - Officials are now split on whether to raise interest rates in 2022. Growth forecasts for this year were lowered due to temporary factors. Treasury yields and the USD/JPY rate are given.
- Angela Merkel - As the German Chancellor prepares to leave office after 16 years, her time overseeing the German economy is summarized.
- Huawei - An update is provided on executive Meng Wanzhou's return to China from Canada.
Global COVID-19 update with only 2.3% of people in low-income countries receiving at least one vaccine dose. New Zealand abandoned its zero-COVID strategy amid a persistent Delta outbreak. Theme parks in Japan were busy on a sunny Saturday as restrictions eased. The UK faced a fuel crisis with shortages at gas stations due to a lack of truck drivers. Evergrande's debt crisis in China caused its dollar bonds to drop in value. Over half of China's provinces limited electricity use due to a power shortage caused by stopping Australian coal imports and manufacturing contracting again in September.
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This document summarizes the key points from a travel finance conference in February 2021. It outlines the UK government's proposed roadmap for reopening domestic and international travel, including allowing overnight stays starting in April, resuming international travel in May, and lifting all restrictions by June. It also discusses evidence of pent-up travel demand, the uneven global vaccine rollout, the financial difficulties facing the travel industry, and the pain being felt throughout the travel sector supply chain.
This document provides a summary of key housing market data and expert opinions on the potential economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It shows data on home prices, inventory, and mortgage financing from 2000 to the present. Experts predict a recession but not a housing crisis, as the financial system remains sound, and a recovery in 2021. The document also notes measures by FHA and GSEs to limit foreclosures and evictions during this time.
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The document provides updates on several economic topics:
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- The US Federal Reserve - Officials are now split on whether to raise interest rates in 2022. Growth forecasts for this year were lowered due to temporary factors. Treasury yields and the USD/JPY rate are given.
- Angela Merkel - As the German Chancellor prepares to leave office after 16 years, her time overseeing the German economy is summarized.
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completely safe. Covid-19 vaccination is currently being implemented across India. This study explains whether the news about
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and gathers perspectives. Thus, social media has taken a huge place among people all over the world. And the ideas shared on
social media reach people instantly. The Covid-19 virus, which is affecting more and more people around the world, It has infected
millions in various countries and caused many thousands of deaths. In India, a country with a large population, the incidence of
this virus is really higher. A Pune-based serum company has won a contract to develop the Covishield, a vaccine developed by the
University of Oxford in the United Kingdom to control the virus. And Bharat Biotech, based in Hyderabad has developed a vaccine
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completely safe. Covid-19 vaccination is currently being implemented across India. This study explains whether the news about
the Covid-19 vaccine that is appearing on social media at the moment is raising awareness or causing fear among the people. For
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Anna Nagar, and Kodambakkam. A total of 320 Respondents participated in the study and responded. This study was conducted
from 10 March 2021 to 10 April 2021.
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5. 5
Australia
Sydney would ease out of lockdown from 25 Oct 21, with shops and restaurants reopening and vaccinated people
given access to other privileges.
Source: Escape
6. 6
New Zealand
As of 20th Sep, there are 410 active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand
Source: AlJazeera
7. 7
Singapore
Toward the end of August, daily reported infections crept up from double digits into triple-digit territory
Source: Nikkei Asia
Daily new cases on Sept. 19 = 1,012
cases
Active cases on Sept. 19 = 7,144
cases
11. 11
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
The CPTPP is a free-trade agreement (FTA) between 11 countries around the Pacific Rim
Source: Brisbanetimes
12. 12
On Sept 16, China applies to join trans-Pacific trade pact to boost economic clout
Source: CNBC
China officially applies to join CPTPP
15. 15
CPTPP Vs RCEP
Source: Bnomics
CPTPP RCEP
Title Regional Comprehensive
Economic Partnership
Comprehensive and Progressive
Agreement for Trans-Pacific
Partnership
Type Free-Trade Area Free-Trade Area
Numbers of Countries 15 11
Objective To achieve a modern,
High-quality and mutually
economic Partnership agreement
among
the ASEAN Member States and
ASEANs
FTA Partners
To create a platform of a deep
Economic integration and
comprehensive
free trade agreement; To liberalize
establish new rules and disciplines
the
region beyond those that already
in the WTO
18. 18
34.5*
29.4
25.0
23.5
22.1
21.9
20.5
20.1
18.4
17.8
17.4
16.0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Ant Group*
Saudi Aramco
Alibaba
SoftBank
Bank of China
ICBC
AIA
GM
NTT Docomo
Visa
Enel
Facebook
Billion USD
*Expected
Global IPOs with most moneyraised
Source: Media reports, Statista
Ant would eclipse Saudi Aramco as the most valuable IPO
Globally, as of 5:20pm CEST, 17 September 2021, there have been 226,844,344 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 4,666,334 deaths, reported to WHO. As of 14 September 2021, a total of 5,634,533,040 vaccine doses have been administered.
https://www.cntraveller.com/article/travel-to-australia-from-uk
When can I travel to Australia from the UK? | CN Traveller
Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra extended Covid lockdown regulations until the end of September due to a Delta variant outbreak
With around 36 per cent of the Australian population fully vaccinated in early September, it’s expected to be some time before UK travellers are allowed into the country.
On Thursday 9 September, the government announced that Sydney would ease out of lockdown from Monday 25 October, with shops and restaurants reopening and vaccinated people given access to other privileges.
On Tuesday 14 September, an executive from Qantas, Australia's most popular airline, revealed that direct flights between the UK and Australia will return only once the rules are eased by government. They have put their first flights on sale from London to Sydney, Perth and Melbourne, starting from Saturday 18 December 2021.
Many have predicted that the borders won’t open before 2022. The destination's finance minister Simon Birmingham told local media in May 2021 that Australians ‘won't be seeing borders flung open at the start of next year… given uncertainties that exist not just in the speed of the vaccine rollout, but also the extent of its effectiveness to different variants of Covid, the duration of its longevity and effectiveness’.
Vaccination Rate :
At least one dose = 62%
Fully vaccinated = 32%
New Zealand eases COVID-19 curbs slightly in biggest city | Reuters
New Zealand eased coronavirus curbs slightly on Monday in its largest city of Auckland, as the government expressed confidence that there was no widespread regional transmission of the Delta variant.
But tough restrictions will continue even after midnight on Tuesday, when the alert level drops to 3 from 4 in the city of about 1.7 million at the centre of the latest Delta outbreak.
Schools and offices must still keep closed, for instance, with businesses limited to offering only contactless services.
Residents must still keep to their own "bubbles", cannot visit friends or neighbours, or let children play together, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.
"We are confident that there is no large-scale undetected transmission," Ardern said. "There is ongoing work to stamp it out, which is why we are still at level 3.“
The Auckland restrictions will ensure the Delta variant is stamped out as New Zealand sticks with its strategy of elimination of the virus, Ardern added.
Monday's relaxation allows for up to 10 people to attend funerals and weddings, while businesses can offer contactless pick-up or delivery services, including takeaways.
Auckland will stay at level 3 for at least two weeks. For the rest of the country, the level will remain at 2, Ardern said.
New Zealand reported 22 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, all in Auckland, which has been in a full level-4 lockdown since mid-August. Until then, the country had been largely virus-free. Its tally of infections is 3,725, with 27 deaths.
Ardern's tough lockdowns and international border closure helped rein in COVID-19, but her government has been criticised for a slow rollout of vaccine that exposed much of the population to Delta.
New Zealand has since ramped up its vaccine drive, with purchases of additional vaccine doses from Spain and Denmark.
It still plans a phased re-opening of borders early next year, Ardern has said.
https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Singapore-surge-tests-live-with-COVID-strategy-5-things-to-know
Singapore surge tests 'live with COVID' strategy: 5 things to know - Nikkei Asia
Only three weeks ago, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced the country's full vaccination rate had reached 80% -- a key milestone for further economic reopening. Now the government is warning of a "crucial" period as infections spike again.
This time, virus clusters have emerged across the nation, from shopping malls and nursing homes to dormitories and bus stations. The number of patients in severe condition is edging up.
As vaccination rates in the country climbed to around 70%, authorities progressively eased restrictions on social activity starting Aug. 10, including permitting groups of up to five inoculated people to dine at restaurants. They also allowed up to 50% of employees to return to workplaces on Aug. 19 -- a shift from urging companies to allow staff to work from home.
Toward the end of August, daily reported infections crept up from double digits into triple-digit territory.
Kenneth Mak, the Health Ministry's director of medical services, explained the rapid rise in infections reflects community spread as social interaction increases. "We have identified transmission occurring in workplace, social and household settings, contributing to the large clusters that we had to deal with," he said in an update on Sept. 10.
"These transmissions may have been facilitated by the increase in mask-off, close physical interactions occurring between individuals and among groups of people," Mak added.
If the official strategy is to "live with COVID-19," what is the government doing to contain the spread?
Given the outbreaks in workplaces, the government has banned social gatherings at places of business, such as in canteens. Otherwise, it has not imposed significant restrictions, simply calling on residents to reduce social interactions themselves.
Meanwhile, officials have ramped up coronavirus testing, requiring more employers to test workers regularly. In addition, the government this week started "booster" shots for seniors.
This is all based on "living with COVID-19." The government remains committed to moving beyond its past "zero COVID-19" approach, treating the virus as a risk to be managed like less-threatening endemic illnesses such as influenza. It hopes to continue reopening while keeping infections in check.
Still, the government has not ruled out tightening rules again, depending on how much pressure the medical system faces.
Will the outbreak affect Singapore's border easing?
The government has said it does not plan to stop the program, but it is unclear when it will be extended to other countries of origin.
Also last week, the government said that for the time being it would not push for a further resumption of economic activity -- hinting an additional easing of border rules could also be delayed.
The CPTPP is a free-trade agreement (FTA) between 11 countries around the Pacific Rim: Canada, Mexico, Peru, Chile, New Zealand, Australia, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Japan.
The original Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) was promoted by then-President Barack Obama as an economic bloc to counterbalance China’s growing power but Donald Trump pulled out of the deal in 2017, with Japan leading the revised and renamed pact to a successful conclusion the following year.The remaining 11 participants scrambled to amend the text of the agreement, and the newly renamed Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership was signed on March 8, 2018
Sept 16, China has filed an application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
-The move is a significant development for China's involvement in international economic and trade deal setting and tends to put China on a better position in deciding on future trade rules.
-The deal is also expected to complement existing domestic efforts to deepen reform and opening-up, especially when it comes to trade and investment deregulation.-China is hoping for the CPTPP to put global trade and economic cooperation back on track, underscoring the need for multilateralism, thereby reviving both the Chinese economy and the global economy in the post-COVID-19 era.
ผลจากการที่จีนขอสมัครเข้าเป็นสมาชิก จะทำให้ CPTPP กลายเป็นตลาดที่มีขนาดใหญ่ขึ้นThe 11 signatories of the economic value worth about $18.5 trillion, or about 13% of global gross domestic product.
เมื่อนับรวมจีน จะส่งผลให้มูลค่าจีดีพีอยู่ที่ประมาณ $25.3 trillion or 30% of global gross domestic product.
The main difference between the RCEP and the TPP, however, is that the RCEP does not contain major commitments on labor, the environment, intellectual property, state-owned enterprises, and many other issues addressed in the original TPP and the CPTPP.