Bert Hofman
Bert Hofman is a prominent economist and scholar known for his expertise on Chinese economic policy and development. With a background as a former World Bank country director for China, he has contributed extensive research and analysis on the economic dynamics between China and the global market. Hofman is currently a professor at the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore, where he focuses on economic trends and challenges in the region, particularly in the context of international relations and trade.
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Bert Hofman, a professor at the East Asian Institute at the National University Singapore, highlighted the challenges posed by population decline and productivity increase.
China has another solution to its shrinking population: robots
United States· 2026-02-14
Bert Hofman warns that food shortages will occur if transportation issues are not resolved.
Kako je američka blokada napravila pakao na Kubi: Od nestanka struje do nestašice hrane
Serbia· 2026-02-13
Former World Bank Country Director for China Bert Hofman discussed the implications of the TikTok negotiations.
Trump's deal may be close but what's in it for China?
United Kingdom· 2025-09-19
Bert Hofman, an adjunct professor at the East Asian Institute, noted that the US seems more eager for a deal than China.
China learned a valuable lesson in US trade talks: the value of its leverageUnited States· 2025-06-19
Hofman noted the significance of Trump's agreement to visit China first.
Xi plots next move in trade war with chips, tariffs at stake
Australia· 2025-06-08
Bert Hofman noted that China realizes that a deal is better than no deal at all.
Động lực thúc đẩy Mỹ - Trung đàm phán thương mại
Vietnam· 2025-05-10
Bert Hofman is a professor at the East Asian Institute in National University Singapore.
The countries are finally talking but why now?United Kingdom· 2025-05-10
Bert Hofman noted that Beijing has thought through scenarios of Trade War 2.0.
China has a message for Trump: the US won’t stop its riseUnited States· 2025-03-09
