Indonesia eyes EU trade breakthrough as bloc softens green business rules
The bloc officially placed Indonesia in its “standard-risk” deforestation law category, a step seen by businesses as a signal that could boost exports of palm oil, coffee,…
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Laos, Malaysia establish strategic rail-sea trade link
This comes after the exchange of a Memorandum of Cooperation between Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) and Thanaleng Dry Port (TDP) in Malaysia on Sunday.
China, EU step up cooperation
Chinese investment in the EU surged 47 percent year-on-year to 10 billion euros ($11.4 billion) in 2024, marking its first significant rebound since 2016.
US President Trump’s 25% tariffs threaten Apple, Samsung, global supply chains
It’s still uncertain whether Trump will actually follow through with the proposed smartphone tariffs, or if his remarks are primarily a strategic salvo aimed at pressuring…
Advancement of RCEP set to help stabilise global trading system
The mega trade pact, covering 30 percent of the world's total population and economic output, should play an even more significant role in championing free trade and mutual…
China, Indonesia pledge to enhance cooperation
Both countries back multilateralism and oppose protectionism amid global challenges.
India yet to act on trade data sharing deal with Nepal
Some trade experts also criticise Nepal government’s poor commitment to prior exchange of information on exports and imports.
ASEAN-Korea Centre boosts trade ties in Laos and Thailand
The mission aims to strengthen regional economic integration through business forums, matching sessions, and industrial visits.
ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council: Platform to court six Gulf nations
The GCC consists of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman.
Singapore has never stayed neutral and does take positions on trade with US and China: DPM Gan
DPM Gan Kim Yong, who is also the Trade and Industry Minister, added that Singapore values doing business with the US and with China. However, it is becoming “increasingly…