A quick primer on the Japan – Korea trade dispute
We answer your frequently asked questions about this ongoing trade dispute between South Korea and Japan. This week has seen a raising of the stakes in the ongoing dispute between…
Singapore growth lowest in decade
Singapore economy grows just 0,1%, is worse than expected. Singapore’s economy performed worse than expected in the second quarter, slowing again after hitting its lowest…
Why is Korea so dependent on Japanese materials?
Korea’s neglect in basic technologies leaves major industries vulnerable. The aggravating trade dispute with Japan reveals some hard truths about South Korea’s lack of basic…
Japan’s export curbs fuel political feud in S. Korea
Seoul is in political turmoil as politicians tackle the best course of action to pursue with Japan. Japan’s decision to impose export restrictions on key hi-tech semiconductor…
Trade war looming between S Korea and Japan
Moon Jae-in urges South Korean companies to brace for all possibilities in trade row with Japan. South Korean President Moon Jae-in has reiterated calls for Japan to withdraw…
Seoul brings issue of Japan’s retaliatory action to WTO
Korea says Japanese measures fly in the face of free trade. The government said Tuesday it had raised the issue of Tokyo’s economic retaliatory measures against Seoul at a World…
Japan, S. Korea to discuss export curbs this week
Both sides have ramped up rhetoric in recent weeks. The Japanese and South Korean governments have started to plan for talks to be held as early as this week among related…
South Korean Instagrammers react to export curbs
#BoycottJapan is trending in South Korea. Angered by Japan’s move to restrict exports of vital manufacturing materials to the country, South Koreans have taken to Instagram and…
Overview: India Economy
India set to retain title of fastest growing economy. When India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget to Parliament on 5 July, it underlined the…
Sino-US trade talks expected to resume next week
A meeting between Trump and Xi in the recent G20 summit reignited the process. China is unlikely to soften its position on issues concerning its core interests in upcoming…