South Korea’s top diplomat abruptly flies to US, skipping Japan summit
The South Korean top diplomat’s abrupt change of plans has raised concerns over whether it signals potential red flags for the upcoming in-person meeting between Lee and US…
India rejects Nepal’s claim over Lipulekh, says border trade with China dates back to 1954
New Delhi says unilateral claims are ‘untenable’ as pressure mounts on PM Oli to raise issue during India and China visits.
Bangladesh, Pakistan to form commission on trade, investment
The two sides will also revitalise the existing Joint Economic Commission, which has remained inactive for the past decade and a half.
Indian PM Modi to visit Japan; will hold summit with PM Ishiba on bilateral security, economy
The two governments are currently coordinating for a stay of several days. He is expected to hold a summit with Ishiba to confirm cooperation in areas such as the economy and…
China, US trade talks boost investor optimism
Business leaders said sustained dialogue between the two sides would help steady investor expectations and bolster confidence in long-term business ties.
India and China agree to reopen border trade through Nepal’s Lipulekh Pass
Nepal had formally objected to a similar agreement reached between India and China in 2015.
Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to be on 3-day visit to Russia
Minister Jaishankar’s visit comes amid escalating trade tensions between India and the United States over India’s oil purchases from Russia.
Southeast Asian exporters brace for US transshipment crackdown
Though not yet enacted, experts see a threatened 40-percent tariff on transshipped goods as a serious risk given Southeast Asia’s deep connection with Chinese manufacturers.
Japan’s exports log biggest drop in 4 years as US tariff impacts intensify
Total exports from the world’s fourth-largest economy dropped 2.6% year-on-year in July in value terms, the biggest monthly drop since February 2021, when exports fell 4.5%.
South Korean tycoons to join President Lee for summit with US counterpart Trump
The Aug. 24-26 trip will feature four chaebol heads from Samsung Electronics, SK Group, Hyundai Motor Group, and LG Group, along with executives from leading shipbuilding,…