US to impose new duties on solar imports from Southeast Asia
The tariffs on companies from Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam will still need to be ratified at a meeting of the International Trade Commission in June.
Indonesia food plan risks ‘world’s largest’ deforestation
Keen to end its reliance on rice imports, Indonesia wants to plant vast tracts of the crop, along with sugar cane for biofuel, in the restive eastern region.
Indian PM Modi meets US Vice-President Vance, discusses trade deal & other issues
The two leaders are expected to delve into matters related to trade, economic collaboration, and defence partnerships.
Joint Philippine-US drills a ‘full battle test’
The annual drills involve more than 17,000 Filipino and American troops simulating mock invasions on enemy-occupied islands in areas facing Taiwan and the South China Sea as part…
External shocks pushing shift of China’s growth model
China has prioritised expanding domestic demand and boosting technological innovations on its economic agenda for the year, which economists say mark the country's shift to…
PM Ishiba expresses surprise at US President Trump joining tariff talks
Economic revitalisation minister Ryosei Akazawa, who traveled to the United States with PM Ishiba for the negotiations, said Mr. Trump is dissatisfied with the trade deficit.
Economic woes in Laos drive workers overseas
Rising cost of living and paltry wages mean that workers struggle to earn a living and make ends meet, this is despite the government raising the minimum wage last year in a bid…
Rising share of remittances sent home by Indians working in Singapore and other advanced economies
According to the World Bank, India has been the top recipient of remittances since 2008.
Can South Korea clean up its streets by electrifying old motorcycles? Government study begins
This comes as part of the government’s broader push to reduce urban air pollution and noise, particularly in densely populated areas like Seoul.
Meta, TikTok back Indonesia’s push for child online safety
Signed by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on March 28, the government regulation on child protection for electronic system providers mandates platforms to implement more…