Will the US catch up to China on rare earths?
China’s global dominance of rare earths has undermined US President Donald Trump’s ability to impose economic sanctions on China. If Beijing cuts off supplies to the US,…
U.S. pressures Southeast Asian nations to crack down on transshipped Chinese exports
Southeast Asian nations have long expanded exports by attracting foreign companies, but now face the need to upgrade their own industrial capacity amid the destabilisation of the…
Vietnam pushes diversification, added value to expand rice exports as key markets halt imports
Two ministries discussed solutions to boost rice exports and ensure market stability after top buyers, including Indonesia and the Philippines, suspended rice imports.
First tranche of India–US trade agreement to be finalised by November: minister
This marks a significant step in easing tensions between the two countries over tariffs and trade barriers, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.
Bhutan, Bangladesh to enhance bilateral cooperation in tourism and GMC: envoy
Bangladesh’s envoy to Bhutan shared plans for 22 MBBS/BDS scholarships a year for Bhutanese, highlighted academic exchanges, a transit agreement, and interest in hydropower…
Myanmar Foreign Affairs Minister, Thai ambassador to Myanmar meet to discuss border trade
On the afternoon of September 8, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe and Thai Ambassador to Myanmar Mr. Monk Khun Wisitsan met at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in…
US, India eye trade reset as President Trump plans talks with PM Modi
President Trump, in a marked shift of tone, said he looked forward to speaking to PM Modi in the “upcoming weeks” and expressed optimism that they could finalise a trade deal.
South Korea stops P28.7 billion Philippine loan, citing risk of corruption
This development follows a major corruption scandal in the Philippines involving flood control infrastructure, which has prompted intense investigations into suspected collusion…
Indian EAM Jaishankar flags linkage of trade measures to non-trade issues at BRICS Summit
EAM Jaishankar was speaking at a virtual BRICS summit convened by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to discuss the tariffs imposed by Trump, and multilateralism.…
India, EU to seal FTA by December, to intensify talks with 2 ministerial visits this week: Report
Alongside trade, both sides are working on deeper defence, strategic, and technology cooperation, including AI, cybersecurity, and joint military projects.