US solar tariff: Boon for South Korea, blow for China
According to industry sources, the US last week decided to impose a 15 percent tax on imported solar cells and panels for another four years.
Cambodia PM gives nod to Japan memorial park
The president of the Japan-Cambodia Association had requested to build a memorial park in honour of the countries’ bonds of friendship.
RCEP coming into effect: Making it a force for recovery and growth
As long as the reforms are kept on track, the RCEP will be the new driver for the economy to speed up the recovery process.
US hits China with new trade curbs, sanctions over Uighur rights
Companies hit by Treasury Department sanctions include SZ DJI Technology, by far the world’s largest producer of consumer drones
Singapore, S. Korea agree on first digital trade deal between two Asian nations
The new rules and norms will allow digital infrastructure in both countries to exchange information and data.
India steps up efforts to bypass Pakistan for trade with Afghanistan, Central Asia
India has stepped up attempts efforts to bypass Pakistan for trade with Afghanistan and Central Asia through the Chabahar Port in Iran.
Korea to push for entry to 11-member CPTPP
Korea’s willingness toward the pact came three months after China submitted an application to accede to the CPTPP.
Cambodia asks China to help Phnom Penh produce vaccines
PM Hun Sen said Cambodia wants to produce vaccines for domestic use and exports
Education Minister and Gojek cofounder Nadiem caught in an ideological battle over sexual ethics
Nadiem, the only millennial in President Joko Widodo’s Cabinet has set off a moral panic among conservative Indonesians
Japan, U.S. set to open talks on steel, aluminum tariffs
The talks are aimed at addressing “global steel and aluminum excess capacity,” restoring market-oriented conditions and preserving critical industries