Indonesia turns down Malaysia’s request to buy Indonesian rice
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said Indonesia cannot export rice to Malaysia to maintain domestic rice stocks.
Trade
South Korea seeks tariff relief in high-level trade talks with US
While the agenda has not been publicly disclosed, Seoul anticipates that a broad range of issues -- including nontariff barriers, digital trade, agriculture and regulatory…
China warns US that ‘pressure tactics’ will not work
Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said China has already pointed out that there are no winners in tariff wars and trade wars.
Thailand leads Bhutan’s agro-export markets beyond India and Bangladesh
While India and Bangladesh remain Bhutan’s major agricultural trading partners, the country exported Nu 174.02 million worth of goods to 17 other countries, making up around…
Sputtering export engine: The Korea Herald
South Korea’s early-April trade slump signals stronger economic headwinds.
US VP Vance urges closer US-India ties as bilateral trade talks continue amid tariff pressures
Mr Vance – known for his aggressive articulation of US President Donald Trump’s agenda that has irritated allies and opponents alike – was conciliatory towards India,…
More U.S. rice could reach Japan tariff free, as Tokyo aims to placate Washington
U.S. President Trump has repeatedly criticised Japan over the rice market, citing an inaccurate figure that “Japan imposes a 700% tariff.”
Indonesia in the spotlight as military rivalry of major powers heats up
In recent weeks, Beijing and Washington have explored deeper economic and military ties with Jakarta, seeking to bolster their presence in a strategically located nation that…
Vietnam’s solar exports hit with US duties of up to 542.6 percent
According to the US Department of Commerce, solar cell and panel imports will face varying countervailing duties — as high as 3,403.9 percent for Cambodia, 799.5 percent for…
Capitalising on Pakistan’s unexplored mineral wealth
Pakistan has enough deposits of critical minerals to be a big economic player in its own right, an expert says.