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Jul.12 — Sylvia Lim, chair of Singapore’s opposition Workers Party, discusses the results of Singapore’s election, the gain of 10 seats by her party and the priorities for her party. She speaks exclusively on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
Jul.12 — Hong Kong Legislative Council Member and Civic Party Leader Alvin Yeung discusses the voter turnout for the opposition party primaries in Hong Kong amid the coronavirus pandemic and why the democratic candidates are concerned over the upcoming election in September. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
Jul.12 — Tensions between China and the U.S. are escalating with the Trump administration saying it’s “just getting started” on taking strong action against Chinese-owned social media apps. Bloomberg’s Jodi Schneider reports on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
Jul.12 — Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party retained a firm grip on power but suffered its weakest performance in 55 years in office in an election on Friday. Haslinda Amin reports on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
Jul.10 — “Bloomberg: Balance of Power” focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. Guests: Ian Bremmer, Eurasia Group President, Phil Murphy democratic Governor of New Jersey, Gary Peters, Democratic Senator of Michigan and Richard Trumka, AFL-CIO President
Jul.10 — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says Washington needs to pass another relief bill to provide for expanded testing and aid to state and local governments.
Jul.10 — President Donald Trump said a phase two trade deal with China isn’t under consideration. Ian Bremmer, Eurasia Group president, says the U.S. relationship is “heading into the toilet.” Bremmer appears on “Bloomberg Balance of Power.”
Jul.10 — Former U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker discusses presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s economic recovery plan. Pritzker says Americans must address the coronavirus pandemic and racial inequality to strengthen the economy. She speaks with Bloomberg’s Kevin Cirilli.
China has made a decision: to end Hong Kong’s free status. At the end of May 2020, the National People’s Assembly, the highest legislative body in the People’s Republic of China voted to implement a new Security Act in Hong Kong that will give the Chinese regime the opportunity to pursue speeches, ideas and political … Read more Move HONG KONG to the UK: A RESPONSE to CHINA? – VisualPolitik EN
Jul.09 — The U.S. sanctions a top member of China’s ruling Communist Party and three other officials over human rights abuses in the western province of Xinjiang. Meanwhile, global banks risk being caught between China-backed penalties and sanctions being debated in the U.S. as Hong Kong’s autonomy becomes a volatile point of friction between the … Read more U.S. Sanctions China Officials Over Human Right Abuses
Jul.09 — “Bloomberg: Balance of Power” focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. Guests: Senator Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), Columbia University Professor Glenn Hubbard, former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Antonio Garza
Jul.09 — Singapore heads to the polls Friday as Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s ruling party seeks to extend its 55-year rule with a fresh mandate to counter the city-state’s worst-ever recession amid the coronavirus pandemic. Haslinda Amin reports on “Bloomberg
Jul.09 — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, a Democrat, talks about the state’s budget shortfall, his new order to wear face coverings outside, and the order for some people to quarantine when coming from out of state. He spoke with Bloomberg’s David Westin.
Jul.09 — President Donald Trump says the U.S. is on track to have a Covid-19 vaccine and more therapies are being developed. He spoke in Washington.
Jul.09 — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, a Democrat, says he was caught off guard by the surge of new coronavirus cases in other states. Murphy talks about efforts to quarantine people coming from “hot spots.” He speaks to Bloomberg’s David Westin.
