New Sino-Cambodia ‘cold chain’ shipping route launched
The new route was announced on March 15. The following day, Wang Wenbin, Chinese ambassador to Cambodia, took to social media to laud the latest commercial link between the two…
‘Sensitive country’ designation likely a move by the US to deter Seoul’s nuclear ambitions
The listing comes at a time when South Korea has been struggling to engage the new Trump administration with its current political leadership vacuum. In the latest blow to…
China appreciates Indian PM Modi’s remarks on Sino-Indian ties
PM Modi emphasised that cooperation between India and China is essential for global stability and prosperity, advocating for healthy competition rather than conflict.
This will be the most important visit by any Bangladesh leader: Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen
Chief Adviser Prof Mohammad Yunus is scheduled visit China from March 26-29.
U.S. criticises Japan over rice tariff
Japan imposes a tariff of ¥341 (US$2.3) per kilogram of imported rice that exceeds a duty-free quota, a measure designed to protest domestic farmers. The country refused to lower…
Japan fails to secure U.S. tariff exemption; negotiations to continue at working level
In a closed-door meeting which included Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto along with US officials, the Japanese side argued that Japan should be exempted from the…
What Bangladesh’s resumption of direct trade with Pakistan after 53 years means for the region
The improvement of ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh, which has also seen growing military cooperation and diplomatic outreach, has led to hopes for broader cooperation among…
Japan pledges US$11.3m grant aid to finance Laos’ socioeconomic development
Japan’s Grant Aid project, titled “Economic and Social Development Programme” will finance and provide materials and heavy machinery to Laos for bridge rehabilitation and…
Japan, Britain hold 1st economic 2+2 meeting; nations agree to boost economic security cooperation
With responses to China and Russia in mind, the two countries pledged to work together to build resilient and reliable supply chains for critical minerals and to protect emerging…
Thailand seeks India, Vietnam alliance to stabilise rice prices
Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said that the talks with India and Vietnam will focus on coordinating market strategies to control competition to prevent prices from falling…