Rajiv Biswas
Author and International Economist
About Rajiv
Rajiv Biswas is the CEO of Asia-Pacific Economics Pte Ltd.
Rajiv Biswas, International Economist and Author, has extensive experience as a professional economist. This includes working as Executive Director & Asia-Pacific Chief Economist for IHS Markit/S&P Global Market Intelligence. His experience also includes working as Director for Southeast Asia for The Economist Group and as Executive Director for Asia-Pacific Country Risk for UBS and as a consultant for the United Nations. He also worked as a Senior Economist for the Commonwealth Secretariat, an international organisation.
Rajiv is a graduate of the London School of Economics, for his B.Sc.Econ. (Hons) and received his M.Sc. and D.I.C. from Imperial College, London University. Rajiv has published widely on a range of economic, trade and investment related topics, with over 100 published articles. He has frequently spoken at international conferences on the global and Asia-Pacific economic outlook, including at World Economic Forum and Euromoney events as well as at United Nations conferences. He has often appeared on international TV programs, including for the BBC, CNBC, Bloomberg, DW, Channel News Asia, CNN and Al Jazeera TV.
Rajiv is the author of “Future Asia”, “Asian Megatrends” and “Emerging Markets Megatrends”, published by Springer/Palgrave Macmillan.
Books by Rajiv Biswas
Media Commentary
Channel News Asia TV
Singapore Economic Strategy Review
Available at: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9P7_aeSUULM
South China Morning Post
Asia Air Travel Faces Turbulence as Iran War Exposes Jet Fuel Vulnerability
Podcast
Strait of Hormuz Closure: Shocks to Global Oil & Gas Markets
Available at: https://m.youtube.com/shorts/eN_RchntX3M
Podcast
Economic Impact of the Middle East Conflict
Available at: https://youtu.be/NHwNLLV3V08?si=MbNB-WsBdMMXgbPE
DW (Deutsche Welle)
Iran War puts Asia’s Gulf Remittances at Risk
Available at: https://amp.dw.com/en/iran-war-puts-south-asias-gulf-remittances-at-risk/a-76513989
Podcast
Shockwaves from US Tariff Policy Changes
Available at: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mATFOiOnxVg
L’Express EU
From India to Australia, Europe’s Race for New Markets
Available at: https://www.lexpress.eu/economy/from-india-to-australia-europes-race-for-new-markets-02-11-2026-FJXEWNBU3RDXTDU7VBAVOPC7FY/
Podcast
China’s Economic Outlook in the Year of the Horse
Available at: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IKOT_Akd3z4
Channel News Asia TV
Singapore’s Economic Growth
Available at: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-b9nAns0494
South China Morning Post
Will Trump’s Tariffs Force China to Reshape its Trade with Tehran?
Available at: https://amp.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339731/will-trumps-iran-tariffs-force-china-reshape-its-trade-tehran
Economic Times
China Warns Retaliation to Trump’s Iran Tariff Threat
Channel News Asia TV
Economic Impact of Asia Floods
Available at: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vwISrXS2hgM
CGTN Europe
ASEAN SUMMIT 2025: Key Outcomes
Available at: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9stkty
Metals Mining Business Outlook
Geopolitical Risks and Central Bank Buying Remain Key Drivers for Gold
Available at: https://metalsminingbusinessoutlook.com/geopolitical-risks-and-central-bank-buying-remain-key-drivers-for-gold/
DW (Deutsche Welle)
What are the Challenges Facing the World Economy in 2026
Available at: https://amp.dw.com/en/what-are-the-challenges-facing-the-world-economy-in-2026/a-75238039
CGTN TV
China-Australia Economic Ties
Available at: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9mycp4
CGTN China24
APEC AI Initiative Will Help Drive Asia’s Digital Transformation
Available at: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/173gK7oDxB/
South China Morning Post
The Return of Red Sea Shipping: 3 Scenarios
Available at: https://amp.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3335200/return-red-sea-shipping-3-scenarios-chinese-trade
Channel News Asia
Sri Lanka Faces Long Road to Recovery
Available at: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/sri-lanka-floods-cyclone-ditwah-word-food-programme-5563771
CGTN TV
China-Singapore Economic Ties
Available at: https://www.cgtn.com/tv/replay?id=CGaDGcA
Australian Risk Management Journal
Multinationals Face Escalating Global Geopolitical Risks
Available at: https://search.informit.org/doi/abs/10.3316/informit.T2025051900016101759707704
South China Morning Post
Why China Unleashed Fresh Sanctions, Export Curb Blitz
France 24
Lower Shipments to US and China Weigh on Singapore Exports
Available at: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250917-lower-shipments-to-us-china-weigh-on-singapore-august-exports
South China Morning Post
Trump’s Copper Tariffs fail to Stop US Metal Being Shipped to China
Available at: https://amp.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3319594/trumps-copper-tariffs-fail-stop-us-metal-being-shipped-china
CGTN TV
ASEAN Summit: China-ASEAN Trade Relations
Available at: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lX-tPKwtQnY
CGTN TV
Asia’s Response to US Tariffs
Available at: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zrFS7CeF-s4
Global Finance Magazine
The Great Realignment
Available at: https://digital.gfmag.com/gfdigital/june_2025/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=2065073#articleId2065073
South China Morning Post
US-China Rivalry Squeezes Asian Markets
Available at: https://amp.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3313424/us-china-rivalry-putting-squeeze-asian-markets-taking-sides-option
Qatar Tribune
Failed Japan Deal Highlights US Trade Negotiation Challenges
Available at: https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/182454/business/failed-japan-deal-highlights-us-trade-negotiation-challenges/amp
TRT World TV
Will Trump’s Tariffs Push Asia Into Recession?
Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmRdUez2RcQ
TRT World TV
China’s Inflation Rate Turns Negative
Available at: https://youtu.be/CPOfJCGFU_4?si=6AmSvfnHt2LG4id4
Bangkok Post
Sky High US Tariffs to Hit Boeing Chinese Airliners
Sisajournal
South Korea Poised for AI Leadership
Available at: https://www.sisajournal.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=333169
Harici
ABD ve Çin gümrük vergilerini düşürme konusunda anlaştı
Available at: https://harici.com.tr/abd-ve-cin-ticaret-gorusmelerindeki-ilerleme-sembolik-mi-gercek-mi/?amp=1
South China Morning Post
Australia plea, copper imports test Trump’s tariff resolve: could China expect a break?
Youtube
TRT World TV
Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeQM1uZ80QM
South China Morning Post
In Malaysia, low-priced Chinese brands gain popularity in Western-dominated malls
Power98 Singapore
Budget 2025: Boosting the Singapore Economy
Available at: https://www.instagram.com/power98sg/reel/DGVK_hiSKtA/
South China Morning Post
US and Chinese Robotics Start-Ups Attract 75% of Global Funding
Dagens Industri
Trumps Handelskrig: Asien mobiliserar for att mota Trumps tullar
Available at: https://www.di.se/nyheter/asien-mobiliserar-for-att-mota-trumps-tullar/
Malay Mail
From ‘ni hao’ to buy now: How Chinese brands are gaining ground in Malaysia
Business Insider
Trump got what he wanted with the Canada and Mexico tariff pauses — even if he didn’t get that much
Available at: https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-canada-mexico-trade-tariff-pauses-china-retaliation-border-fentanyl-2025-2
Focus Online News
Zahlreiche Instrumente: So Konnte China auf Trumps Zolle reagieren
Available at: https://amp.focus.de/politik/ausland/zahlreiche-instrumente-so-koennte-china-auf-trumps-zoelle-reagieren_id_260678893.html
Business Insider
How China Could Retaliate Against Trump’s Tariffs
Available at: https://www.businessinsider.com/us-china-trump-trade-war-tariffs-retaliation-counter-measures-2025-1
Bloomberg
Japanese Law Firms Chase Big Deals With New Europe and UK Offices
Available at: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/japanese-law-firms-chase-big-deals-with-new-europe-uk-offices
South China Morning Post
Will Southeast Asia Get Behind Trump’s Trade War?
VnEconomy
Trung Quốc tích trữ mạnh đậu nành trước khi ông Trump nhậm chức
Available at: https://vneconomy.vn/trung-quoc-tich-tru-manh-dau-nanh-truoc-khi-ong-trump-nham-chuc.htm
Business Insider
China heeft massaal soja ingekocht, in anticipatie op een handelsconflict met Trump
Available at: https://www.businessinsider.nl/china-heeft-massaal-soja-ingekocht-in-anticipatie-op-een-handelsconflict-met-trump/
Business Insider
El ‘tesoro’ estadounidense que China está acumulando antes de que Trump asuma el cargo
Available at: https://www.businessinsider.es/economia/tesoro-estadounidense-china-acumulando-antes-trump-asuma-cargo-1436259?amp=1
Business Insider
China Has Been Stockpiling a Key US Crop Before Trump Takes Office
Available at: https://www.businessinsider.com/china-soybean-imports-us-trump-trade-tariff-war-agriculture-farmers-2025-1
CKGSB Knowledge
A Bridge Too Far: Can China’s LFFVs Tackle Their Debt Issues?
Available at: https://english.ckgsb.edu.cn/knowledge/article/a-bridge-too-far-can-chinas-lgfvs-tackle-their-debt-issues/
Dagens Industri
HongKongborsen Noteringsfest: Sojasas och bubblor mot borsen
Available at: https://www.di.se/nyheter/noteringsfest-sojasas-och-bubblor-mot-borsen/
South China Morning Post
Diamonds are Plunging in Value Around the World
Available at: https://amp.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3291724/diamonds-are-plunging-value-around-world-china-blame
CCTV TV
International Investors Bullish on China for its Policies, Growth Opportunities
Available at: https://www.cctvplus.com/news/20241211/8407392.shtml#!language=1
Business Insider
China just triggered more stimulus measures, even as it says its economy is showing ‘stable growth’
Available at: https://www.businessinsider.com/china-economy-3q-gdp-growth-stock-market-stimulus-2024-10
Bloomberg Law
India Sees Foreign Law Firms Take Baby Steps Toward Outposts
Available at: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/india-sees-foreign-law-firms-take-baby-steps-to-set-up-outposts
Deutsche Welle
India election: Can Modi carry out tough economic reforms?
Available at: https://www.dw.com/en/india-election-can-modi-carry-out-tough-economic-reforms/a-69264781
Business Insider
The West’s attempts at isolating Russia just took another big blow
Available at: https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-economy-india-modi-putin-hug-west-isolation-big-blow-2024-7
MSN/First Post
What does Modi 3.0 coalition government mean for economic reforms?
Available at: https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/topstories/what-does-modi-3-0-coalition-government-mean-for-economic-reforms/ar-BB1nFnjR
Dagens industr
Kinas vändning – vill bli självförsörjande på mat
Available at: https://www.di.se/nyheter/kinas-vandning-vill-bli-sjalvforsorjande-pa-mat/
Nusatara Post
Ekonomi Rusia: Upaya Isolasi Barat Berujung Pukulan Besar Lagi
Available at: https://nusantara-post.com/politik-pemerintahan/ekonomi-rusia-upaya-isolasi-barat-berujung-pukulan-besar-lagi/21699/
Business Insider
The world is scarred from China shock 1.0. They’re not about to let 2.0 happen so easily.
Available at: https://www.businessinsider.com/china-shock-explainer-us-economy-trade-dumping-supply-glut-yellen-2024-4
Youtube
The world is scarred from China shock 1.0. They’re not about to let 2.0 happen
Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zyAcY3UAmA
Business Insider Deutschland
Chinesen sind wegen der wirtschaftlichen Unsicherheit im Goldrausch – und treiben so den Preis für das Metall nach oben
Available at: https://www.businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/chinesen-wegen-wirtschaftlicher-unsicherheit-im-goldrausch/
MSN
China’s gold rush shows the Chinese still have money to spend — they’re just not into Starbucks or Gucci
DW
Indien: Wird Modi Wirtschaftsreformen durchsetzen können?
Available at: https://amp.dw.com/de/indien-wird-modi-wirtschaftsreformen-durchsetzen-können/a-69273742
Gazete Oksijen
Business Insider yazdı: Batılı ülkeler ekonomide ikinci Çin dönemine hazırlık yapıyor
Available at: https://gazeteoksijen.com/ekonomi/business-insider-yazdi-batili-ulkeler-ekonomide-ikinci-cin-donemine-hazirlik-yapiyor-207715
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