China-EU collaboration vital for sustainability: China Daily
The building of the bonds between China and the EU over the past five decades serves as a testament to the power of collaboration despite significant differences.
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India curbs land port imports from Bangladesh
The move follows India's earlier decision in April to suspend transhipment facilities for Bangladeshi cargo bound for third countries via Indian land borders, raising concerns…
China slaps anti-dumping duties on plastic imports from US, EU, Japan
The new duties target imports of polyformaldehyde copolymer, a common plastic used in car parts, medical devices and household appliances.
Southeast Asia e-commerce sales projected to more than double by 2030: report
Cube’s data predicts that total e-commerce sales will grow from US$184 billion (S$239 billion) in 2024 to US$410 billion by 2030, which reflects a compound annual growth rate of…
US President Trump to keep 30% China tariffs through late 2025: Analysts
While much lower than before the thaw this week, the current rate is high enough to wipe out 70 percent of Chinese shipments to the world’s largest economy in the medium term,…
China’s countermeasures against US tariffs over fentanyl issue to stay
The US imposed two rounds of tariffs — 10 percent each time — on Chinese goods in February and March, citing fentanyl as the reason. In response, China imposed additional…
China retains rare earth export controls as bargaining chip amid trade war truce with US
China dominates the world’s rare earth supply chain, mining almost 70 percent of the global output of these critical minerals. More importantly, it processes some 90 percent of…
Malaysia still prime location for supply chain diversification
Tradeview Capital chief investment officer Nixon Wong said the impact on Malaysia’s FDI would depend on the confirmed tariff rates imposed on Putrajaya. Only then companies can…
Chinese exporters pivot to home market amid headwinds
Industry experts said the shift reflects how Chinese manufacturers are reducing their reliance on the US market and it also aligns with China's broader push to boost domestic…
Chinese freight vehicles depart for Vietnam on milestone journey
The convoy carries a range of cargo including electronic components, fresh vegetables, and general merchandise. The vehicles are expected to arrive in Hanoi, the capital of…