US President Trump to keep 30% China tariffs through late 2025: Analysts
While much lower than before the thaw this week, the current rate is high enough to wipe out 70 percent of Chinese shipments to the world’s largest economy in the medium term,…
China’s countermeasures against US tariffs over fentanyl issue to stay
The US imposed two rounds of tariffs — 10 percent each time — on Chinese goods in February and March, citing fentanyl as the reason. In response, China imposed additional…
China retains rare earth export controls as bargaining chip amid trade war truce with US
China dominates the world’s rare earth supply chain, mining almost 70 percent of the global output of these critical minerals. More importantly, it processes some 90 percent of…
Chinese freight vehicles depart for Vietnam on milestone journey
The convoy carries a range of cargo including electronic components, fresh vegetables, and general merchandise. The vehicles are expected to arrive in Hanoi, the capital of…
Businesses upbeat over China-US tariff respite
Analysts, however, warned that business communities should maintain a measured approach, rather than be overly optimistic, as uncertainties still surround the sustainability of…
China, Latin American and Caribbean states launch new cooperation drive
As the century-defining transformation is accelerating and multiple risks are intertwined, only by working together can countries maintain world peace and stability and promote…
Japanese government fears U.S.-China talks may sideline Japan-U.S. negotiations
According to a senior government official, the United States has stated that the U.S.-China agreement will not set a precedent for other countries.
Vietnam reaffirms commitment to US investors in push for balanced, sustainable trade ties
US businesses praised Vietnam’s recent administrative reforms aimed at eliminating at least 30 per cent of unnecessary investment conditions, cutting down the time and cost of…
US President Trump blinked in trade war with China. Can Southeast Asia get a break, too?
The reversal on China invites the obvious question: What about the rest of the world, especially Southeast Asia, where reciprocal tariffs range from 49 percent on Cambodia to 17…
Malaysia should leverage ASEAN chairmanship to expand halal market: DPM Ahmad Zahid
He said that although halal products from Indonesia and Thailand are marketed in Malaysia, local halal products have yet to penetrate the ASEAN market due to insufficient…