China, Latin American and Caribbean states launch new cooperation drive
As the century-defining transformation is accelerating and multiple risks are intertwined, only by working together can countries maintain world peace and stability and promote…
Japanese government fears U.S.-China talks may sideline Japan-U.S. negotiations
According to a senior government official, the United States has stated that the U.S.-China agreement will not set a precedent for other countries.
Vietnam reaffirms commitment to US investors in push for balanced, sustainable trade ties
US businesses praised Vietnam’s recent administrative reforms aimed at eliminating at least 30 per cent of unnecessary investment conditions, cutting down the time and cost of…
US President Trump blinked in trade war with China. Can Southeast Asia get a break, too?
The reversal on China invites the obvious question: What about the rest of the world, especially Southeast Asia, where reciprocal tariffs range from 49 percent on Cambodia to 17…
Malaysia should leverage ASEAN chairmanship to expand halal market: DPM Ahmad Zahid
He said that although halal products from Indonesia and Thailand are marketed in Malaysia, local halal products have yet to penetrate the ASEAN market due to insufficient…
‘Positive start’: Analysts upbeat on surprise US-China tariff deal
Under the deal announced on May 12, which will last for 90 days, US exports to China will see tariffs reduced to 10 percent from 125 percent, while tariffs on Chinese exports to…
Rush for Malaysian furniture as tariffs loom
Meanwhile, local manufacturers face rising costs, including a 14.2% hike in electricity tariffs from July 2025, higher Employees Provident Fund contributions and increased foreign…
China’s unilateral fishing ban in the East Sea is invalid: Vietnam agriculture ministry
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment called on local authorities to encourage fishermen to maintain regular fishing activities within Vietnam’s maritime zones, and to…
What you need to know about ASEAN’s exports to the US, in 5 charts
ASEAN is negotiating tariffs imposed by the United States with a mix of individual country efforts and a focus on regional coordination.
Indonesia considers WTO action over Malaysia’s anti-dumping duty
The move comes after Malaysia announced on Tuesday that it had imposed a five-year antidumping duty on imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from Indonesia and China.