China-Laos ‘golden passage’ boosts travel and trade across the region
The China-Laos Railway has facilitated over 62.5 million passenger trips and shipped more than 72.5 million metric tons of cargo in just four years, showcasing its accelerating…
Push and pull for Southeast Asia as China counters Malaysia’s US trade deal with own pact
How Malaysia navigates this will be closely watched by regional neighbours, with China applying similar pressure on Cambodia. Meanwhile, Indonesia continues to resist US demands…
Vietnamese, Bruneian leaders pledge to advance political trust, facilitate trade
The Sultan stressed that Vietnam is an important trading partner and said Brunei hopes to develop cooperation in agri-food and Halal industries.
China ready to work with US on implementation of economic and trade talks
Yang Fan, a spokeswoman for the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, said that at the invitation of the US Chamber of Commerce, the council will organise a…
Vietnam, China sign export protocol, discuss ways to increase trade
China remains Vietnam's largest trade partner, with trade recorded between the two neighbours in the first 10 months of 2025 already exceeding the total for the whole of 2024.
Vietnam, EU hold sixth Joint Committee’s session to advance partnership
Cooperation in trade-investment, development, national defence-security, education-training, and climate response has gained traction. EU-backed programmes on public finance…
Cambodia optimistic about US tariff negotiations
Economist Lor Vichet told The Post on November 24 that Cambodia should obtain additional positive outcomes from the US decision to reduce its reciprocal tariff rate to 19%, given…
Pakistan seeks to buy 100,000 tonnes of rice for supply to Bangladesh
After decades of troubled relations, Islamabad and Dhaka have seen improved ties and increased bilateral engagement since the August 2024 ouster of ex-premier Sheikh Hasina.
South Asian states weigh prospects as US, India mull trade deal
US and Indian officials have signaled that their agreement is expected to be concluded by the end of November, clearing the way for bilateral trade between the two countries to…
South Korea’s defence exports triple in Middle East over past 5 years: report
A recent report noted that escalating geopolitical instability in the region — accelerated by a series of armed conflicts, including the Israel-Hamas war since 2023 and the…