US to seal Southeast Asia trade deals in coming months
Tariff rates have been set at 19 percent and 20 percent for most of the region. Laos and Myanmar have been hit with a 40 percent rate, while Singapore has a 10 percent tariff.
China to forgo WTO developing-nation benefits, casting itself as a ‘defender’ of free trade
This move contrasts with the US, which China wants to portray as "unreliable" and blatantly flouts trade rules.
China visit by US lawmakers expands dialogue
The trip, led by US Representative Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, is the first delegation of House lawmakers to visit China since 2019.
Tariffs weigh on China-Los Angeles port trade ties
Despite tariff-driven fluctuations, the port has demonstrated resilience. Year over year, cargo volume rose more than 6 percent, and July was the single busiest month in the…
Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand hit hardest in ASEAN by US tariffs
The full impact may take years to materialise, though some effects could be cushioned by exporters absorbing part of the costs, diversifying to new markets, and boosting domestic…
China will not seek new special, differential treatment in WTO talks: Premier Li
Premier Li also said that China will launch another 2,000 "small and beautiful" livelihood projects in developing countries over the next five years.
Singapore to assist Egypt to digitalise port after talks between presidents Tharman and Sisi
Speaking to Singapore media on September 22 at the end of his four-day trip, President Tharman said the goal is to develop West Port Said into a smart port – “digitisation,…
ASEAN-centred trade bloc looks to expand, upgrade deal
The RCEP is seen as a potential buffer against tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump's administration, though its provisions are considered weaker than some other regional…
China-Malaysia ‘Twin Parks’ model to be expanded
Established 12 years ago, the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park in Pahang state and the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region have…
Experts: RCEP is ASEAN’s lifeline
RCEP is a free trade agreement between China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and the ASEAN member states. Based on World Bank data in 2020, the 15 participating…