Chinese direct investment in Cambodia hits over $3.4 billion
According to Chanthol, Cambodia has now approved 57 SEZs, of which 11 feature Chinese investment. From 2020 to July 2025, around 400 investment projects have already been launched…
European Parliament seeks to strengthen ties with Vietnam, ASEAN
EU wishes to expand cooperation beyond economy with ASEAN through initiatives such as the Global Gateway and the Indo-Pacific Strategy of the EU.
EU eyes deeper India alliance despite concern over Moscow ties
Negotiations, relaunched in 2022, have gained pace since the re-election of U.S. President Donald Trump. Faced with Trump's tariffs, both sides have accelerated efforts to foster…
Expo opens as China-ASEAN trade hits record high
More than 3,200 companies from 60 countries and regions are taking part in the Nanning expo this year, data from the Ministry of Commerce showed.
Bangladeshi government angling for free trade with EU
Without a similar arrangement with the EU, Bangladeshi exporters will face a 12 percent duty from 2029 as the bloc has granted the country a three-year extension of zero-duty…
India-US hold ‘positive, forward-looking’ discussion, to intensify efforts on trade deal
A team of officials from the office of the US Trade Representative, led by Chief Negotiator for the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement negotiations, Brendan Lynch, visited India.
Economists doubt US approval for Seoul’s swap proposal
South Korea seeks swap line as buffer, while $350 billion tariff deal remains stalled.
Japan set to unveil roadmaps to help Central Asian nations shift from coal, gas to clean energy
By strengthening cooperation with Japanese companies such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, which excels in high-efficiency gas turbine technology, and domestic electric utilities,…
Japan, EU to cooperate on battery supply chain, with an eye on reducing dependence on China
This marks the first cooperative measures under the Japan-EU Competitiveness Alliance agreed upon by Japan and EU leaders in July.
China, US holding talks on economic, trade issues
Talks are being held in Madrid, with market watchers saying the meetings aim to address long-standing friction and explore constructive solutions.