Vietnam eyes backup plans as US tariff threat looms
The Southeast Asian nation must consider diversifying export markets, especially those with free trade agreements already in place.
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Jakarta stocks dive after holiday break, triggering trading pause
Just before trading resumed after the holiday break, the local bourse adapted its circuit breaker rules, first introduced during the COVID-19 crisis, to better accommodate current…
Who will blink first? US and China in a battle of wills over tit-for-tat tariffs
A “true trade war” is now at hand, a professor says, and neither Mr Trump nor Mr Xi is likely to back down.
South Korean won closes at 16-year low amid US-China trade war
Investors are ditching risk assets, including the Korean won, as conflict between the world's two biggest economies looms.
Japan PM Ishiba eyeing U.S. visit over reciprocal tariffs
PM Ishiba emphasised that the government would take all possible domestic measures against the U.S. policy, such as financing small and medium-sized companies and devising…
US President Trump, Israel PM Netanyahu discuss Gaza hostages, tariffs at White House
In a brief Oval Office session open to reporters, Trump on Monday called the release of hostages held in Gaza a “top priority.” He expressed optimism about ongoing…
Tariff discussions held between ASEAN senior officials with US Treasury rep
Although not part of the main agenda, the US tariffs appeared to be among the key topic of discussion on the first day of the 12th Asean Finance Ministers and Central Bank…
Tariffs, tensions and turning points: A strategy for ASEAN sovereignty
The paradox of economic interdependence and strategic anxiety underscores ASEAN’s urgent need for unity and legal clarity.
Thailand’s agri ministry denies reports of durian export lab shutdown
Agriculture Ministry spokesman confirms four are still operating and more are being registered with China’s customs.
US tariffs threaten Vietnam’s exports, economic growth
Given how high the initial 46-percent-tariff negotiating position is, it is hard to see a final figure of anything less than 25 percent, which would represent a material hit to…