Cambodia poised to boost trade, investment under new US president
On November 8, Duch Darin, a former economics professor at Tallahassee University in Florida, met with The Phnom Penh Post’s business reporter Hin Pisei, to discuss and analyse…
Indonesia’s businesses fear deluge of Chinese goods after Trump takes office
Indonesian Employers Association chairwoman Shinta Kamdani told The Jakarta Post on Friday that Trump’s “strong protectionist policies” and his “America-first” approach…
Japan’s major carmakers to review production bases after Trump win
Major Japanese carmakers continue to struggle in the Chinese market and with the U.S. market growing increasingly uncertain, there are rough seas ahead.
As higher US tariffs loom, Southeast Asia could struggle to compete with flood of cheap Chinese goods
While this may be good news for consumers, it means that the region’s own exports will become far less competitive, affecting economic growth and jobs.
Malaysia committed to strengthening collaboration with China beyond trade, says PM Anwar
During his courtesy call to President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of People on Thursday, Nov. 7, PM Anwar emphasised the importance of shared values and vision between the two…
Singapore-Malaysia special economic zone agreement to be finalised at leaders retreat in Putrajaya
Johor's Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the state government is committed in easing investments in Johor through the Kulai Fast Lane initiative that would be expanded…
New economic ties to benefit both Bhutan and Indonesia
According to trade figures, Bhutan imported Nu 248.75 million worth of goods from Indonesia, ranking as the 13th import country last year. The list of imported goods include IT…
Vietnam PM Chinh works with Chinese energy, infrastructure companies to boost cooperation
He called on Chinese companies to increase investments in Vietnam through specific projects and provide support in finance, science and technology transfer, human resources…
Thai rice exports face pressure as India lifts export ban
The market landscape is set to shift dramatically after India's removal of both export taxes and minimum export price requirements, allowing Indian exporters to operate without…
Bangladesh skips India, reroutes global textile exports through Maldives
This will hurt the cargo revenue prospects of India's airports and ports amid strained bilateral ties between the two countries.