Nepal’s high-value exports see modest growth amid surge in edible oil shipments
Nepal’s total exports surged by 72.71 percent mainly due to a dramatic increase in the export of refined edible oils such as soyabean, sunflower, and palm oil.
New Lao-Thai friendship bridge nears completion, set to boost regional trade
The 1,350-metre bridge will enable easy travel between Borikhamxay province in Laos and Bueng Kan province in Thailand and spur trade with other countries in the Greater Mekong…
First meeting of China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism starts in London
According to a joint statement released on May 12 after the Geneva talks, under the mechanism, discussions "may be conducted alternately in China and the United States, or a third…
ASEAN customs delegates express concern over US tariffs
The officials fear the tariffs could create uncertainty and pose significant challenges for investors. Such actions may negatively affect global trade measures, especially by…
Japan, U.S. to continue tariff negotiations; progress made, but no agreement reached
Economic revitalisation minister Ryosei Akazawa indicated that Japan would continue to negotiate with the United States with the aim of reaching an agreement at a Japan-U.S.…
China, EU discuss EV anti-subsidy case, brandy anti-dumping probe, export controls
Both sides instructed their work teams to redouble efforts to find mutually acceptable solutions in a manner that complies with their respective legal provisions and WTO rules,…
Indonesia seeks competitive rice prices from Cambodia as trade expands
Indonesia, a major rice producer, maintains a substantial stock of rice for domestic consumption. With a population nearing 300 million, the country has high demand for rice…
Dialogue, cooperation only right choice for China, US: President Xi
In his phone talks with US President Donald Trump, Xi said that recalibrating the direction of the giant ship of China-US relations requires the two sides to take the helm and set…
South Korea inks $18b nuclear export deal with Czech Republic
Under the agreement, KHNP will build two 1,000 megawatt APR-1000 reactors — Dukovany Units 5 and 6 — with completion targeted for 2036 and 2037, respectively.
24% US tariff looms over Malaysia
Exporters are expressing concerns that more than half of them will be negatively affected if the country fails to secure a deal.