Singapore, S. Korea agree on first digital trade deal between two Asian nations
The new rules and norms will allow digital infrastructure in both countries to exchange information and data.
India steps up efforts to bypass Pakistan for trade with Afghanistan, Central Asia
India has stepped up attempts efforts to bypass Pakistan for trade with Afghanistan and Central Asia through the Chabahar Port in Iran.
Korea to push for entry to 11-member CPTPP
Korea’s willingness toward the pact came three months after China submitted an application to accede to the CPTPP.
Cambodia asks China to help Phnom Penh produce vaccines
PM Hun Sen said Cambodia wants to produce vaccines for domestic use and exports
Education Minister and Gojek cofounder Nadiem caught in an ideological battle over sexual ethics
Nadiem, the only millennial in President Joko Widodo’s Cabinet has set off a moral panic among conservative Indonesians
Japan, U.S. set to open talks on steel, aluminum tariffs
The talks are aimed at addressing “global steel and aluminum excess capacity,” restoring market-oriented conditions and preserving critical industries
Ruling party presidential candidate questions alliance with Japan
Seoul has been under growing public criticism over the shortage of urea solution, which has led to panic buying
Companies respond to US chip survey but withhold key data
More than 30 foreign and domestic chip companies have submitted data requested by the U.S. to address a chip shortage crisis
Samsung, SK hynix withhold key data in US request for chip biz info
The two South Korean chipmakers made the filings about two months after the US Department of Commerce requested data on the ongoing chip crisis
RCEP on track to come into force on Jan 1, 2022
The wait is on for four Asean countries and South Korea to ratify the agreement, that will become the world's biggest trade pact by GDP