Economic impact of Taiwan flare-up seen as manageable, but risks linger for S’pore and region
Analysts stressed that it is the long-term impacts of geopolitical conflicts that should be the focus of both businesses and policymakers in Asia.
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Russia becomes India’s 3rd largest coal supplier
India's imports from Russia have jumped nearly five times to over $15 billion ever since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Cambodia’s edible bird’s nests to fly to China soon
Edible bird’s nest, known for its healing qualities in traditional Chinese medicine, is made from the dried saliva of white-nest swiftlet, a native of Southeast Asia.
Indonesia’s Comexindo ships first grain out of Ukraine since invasion
The shipment is intended to be the first of a series to export grain that the joint venture purchases from Russian and Ukrainian producers.
Cambodia PM seeks Asean support for ‘Green Deal’ at foreign minister meeting
He added that more measures are needed to recover from the impacts of Covid-19, although various initiatives have been established, including the RCEP.
Cambodia: Ice cream, noodles flagged over carcinogen
Authorities have identified three types of instant noodles and ice cream trademarks originating from Thailand, Vietnam, and France that are suspected to contain ethylene oxide.
RCEP deepens industrial chain ties between China, ASEAN
Data shows that, in the first half of this year, China's trade with ASEAN reached about US$437.8 billion, a year-on-year increase of 10.6 percent.
China deepened South-east Asia ties with vaccines, aid and talks: Report
The promise of vaccines, pandemic aid and high-level conversations between leaders increased China’s influence and strengthened its ties with the region, said the report.
Japan-U.S. to boost economic cooperation, eying China
The two countries intend to promote bilateral cooperation in the field of semiconductors, human resource development and supply chain enhancement.
Heavy rains, floods hit Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan trade
The friendship gate at the Pak-Afghan border in Chaman was also closed due to heavy rains along the Quetta-Kandahar highway.