Taiwan lifts Japanese food import restrictions amid China’s suspension
Taiwan will no longer require certificates of origin for all Japanese food items or radiation inspection reports for products from the five Japanese prefectures of Fukushima,…
Trade
Hanging by a thread: 50% US tariffs put Indian textile exporters in survival mode
While awaiting government support and US trade negotiations, industry experts stress the need for innovation, diversification, and modernising textile production.
South Korea to host G20 in 2028
The 2028 summit will mark South Korea's second time leading a G20 gathering, following hosting the fifth summit in November 2010.
Central Bank of Myanmar says unauthorised trading, transfer, storage, and hoarding of crypto assets should be avoided
The Central Bank of Myanmar announced in the newspapers on May 3, 2019 that it does not allow the online or in-person trading of digital currencies, and that it does not consider…
Vietnam, Australia issue joint statement outlining new priorities to deepen trade ties
Vietnam and Australia reaffirmed their long-standing economic partnership and agreed on new priorities to deepen trade and investment ties at the second Trade Ministers’…
Double squeeze: Weak won, US tariffs tighten grip on K-food, K-beauty
While a weaker currency can boost price competitiveness for export-heavy firms, that advantage is often undercut by costly imported inputs when the bulk of production remains in…
Bhutan’s customs department probes possible hoarding as public reports shortages of alcohol and tobacco
Any scarcity seen in shops, it said, is likely the result of traders deliberately withholding goods rather than an actual disruption in supply.
Taiwan President Lai shows support for Japan in China dispute with sushi lunch
Taiwan’s government, which rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claims, has in recent years been subjected to similar food export bans by China, including Taiwanese pineapples and…
China-Russia cooperation set to expand
Premier Li called for closer cooperation between China and Russia in investment, energy, agriculture and other fields, and expressed the hope that Moscow would provide more…
China halts imports of Japanese aquatic products, citing safety concerns and public backlash
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated that the recent remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on major issues, including Taiwan, have triggered strong public…