Fact sheet reported to cite $25-billion US arms sale to Seoul
An official at President Lee Jae Myung's office said on the condition of anonymity that the decisions will be made "based on the government's review of its spending capacity and…
Trade
China, US seek to stabilise trade relations
Since May, the two sides' economic and trade teams have held five rounds of talks under the strategic guidance of the important consensus reached by the two heads of state,…
Taiwan must be allowed equal participation when China hosts APEC, US says
APEC is one of the only international bodies Chinese-claimed Taiwan is a member, and next November's summit in Shenzhen will come as relations between Taipei and Beijing have…
US President Trump has ‘great respect’ for PM Modi; serious discussion with New Delhi about trade ties underway: White House
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt further highlighted last month’s Diwali event at the White House and the appointment of Sergio Gor as the next US Ambassador to…
China, Singapore reaffirm growing economic ties
The two countries' deep economic interdependence is evident in the two-way goods trade, which reached $111.1 billion in 2024, alongside growing cooperation in the digital economy,…
China, Russia urged to cooperate more in traditional and emerging sectors
Observers noted that Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin's visit comes not long after Russian President Vladimir Putin's China trip in September, serving as a clear reminder of the close…
Philippines, UAE have reportedly applied to join Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
Amid concerns over shrinking global trade because of the high tariffs of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, frameworks to expand free trade like the CPTPP are…
India and EU step up efforts to seal free trade pact as top EU negotiators visit New Delhi
The meeting focused on reviewing progress on the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations.
Global apparel brands stall Nepal plans amid instability
A successful India-US tariff deal could narrow Nepal’s chance in attracting foreign investors. Their tariff talks are due to conclude this month.
Indonesia’s manufacturing exports drive trade surplus as coal price remains low
Strong shipments of processed goods and higher-value exports helped maintain Indonesia’s trade surplus in September, while global energy prices, including coal prices, weakened.