South Korea, Italy agree to deepen ties in AI, chips, space and beyond
The two sides also reaffirmed a shared commitment to the complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula and to promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Indian PM Modi, UAE President seal major defence pact, pledge to double bilateral trade to $200 billion
The document was signed after wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which they discussed various key…
China eyes rare earth foothold in Malaysia to maintain dominance
The Malaysian government estimates its domestic rare earth reserves at about 16.1 million tonnes.
Japan, India agree on Quad’s importance; Foreign Ministers to establish dialogues to promote cooperation
In the area of economic security, both nations also agreed to establish the Japan–India Private-Sector Dialogue on Economic Security, which will be attended by business…
Electronics and shrimp: Analysts cautious despite India’s export growth to China
India's exports to China increased by 36.68% (US$14.25 billion) from April to December 2025. This rise is driven by mobile phone components and naphtha, but the trade imbalance…
Basmati boom propels Pakistan past Vietnam
According to trade data, Pakistan exported 489,000 tonnes of rice in December 2025, excluding shipments to Iran, compared to Vietnam’s 387,000 tonnes. This marks Pakistan’s…
US says reached deal with Taiwan to lower tariffs, boost investments
Under the deal, Washington will lower tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15 per cent from a 20 per cent “reciprocal” rate aimed at addressing US trade deficits and what it deems…
China, Europe resolving EV case marks a significant step: Ministry of Commerce
Earlier this week, the ministry announced that China and the EU had agreed to provide general guidance on price undertakings — commitments to maintain minimum prices — for…
Pakistani government allows re-export of transit cargo stuck at ports amid Pak-Afghan border closure
Over 6,500 containers have remained stuck at Karachi ports since the closure of Pak-Afghan border in October.
‘Limited options’ for Pakistan to circumvent US punitive tariff on Iran
According to the writer, what distinguishes this move from previous sanctions regimes is its breadth.