S. Korea warns of retaliatory steps against Japan’s export curbs
The two countries have been embroiled in an economic tit-for-tat in recent weeks. South Korea on Thursday delivered a stern warning to Japan regarding restrictions on exports of…
US says it will not add new tariffs on Chinese exports
Signs that trade war is slowing down. China and the U.S. agreed to restart trade talks based on mutual respect and equal-footing, during the talks between President Xi Jinping and…
Korea eyes WTO suit over Japan’s move against Korean chips
Amid diplomatic row, Tokyo announces restriction of its exports of high-end chemical to Korea. South Korean government will sternly deal with Japan’s move to restrict exports of…
US says it will not add new tariffs on Chinese exports
Talks will restart after an agreement at the G20 summit. China and the US agreed to restart trade talks based on mutual respect and equal-footing, during the talks between…
Building post-Brexit ties with Japan
Ahead of the Group of 20 summit, The Yomiuri Shimbun interviewed British Prime Minister Theresa May. The Yomiuri Shimbun: Regarding the intensified global common challenges such…
G20 draft calls for digital economy rules within the year
Digital laws have been proposed before in the past but is gaining traction ahead of the G20s. The leaders’ declaration for this week’s Group of 20 summit will call for…
Korea, Saudi seek closer cooperation
The two sign MOUs, deals worth over $8 billion. President Moon Jae-in and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia met in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss ways to strengthen…
Vietnam, EU to sign free trade agreement
The agreement will be signed in Hanoi on June 30. The European Council announced on Tuesday that it has approved the European Union – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and…
US, China must compromise to reach deal: Chinese official
Both sides must come together in good faith for any progress to be made. Both China and the United States must be willing to compromise if they are to reach a deal when presidents…
Pakistan to get $3bn in deposits, direct investments from Qatar
Pakistan has recently received loans from the World Bank and investments from the Saudis. Qatar is making $3 billion dollars worth of new investments in Pakistan, in the form of…