China, EU turn to dialogue in pragmatic bid to manage deepening tensions
In their first joint statement since 2019, both sides agreed to establish a new trade and investment consultation mechanism to institutionalise dialogue and manage growing…
Trade
Affordable EV options set to shrink for Malaysian buyers
Under the new policy, all newly imported completely built-up EVs arriving in Malaysia from July 1 must meet a minimum cost, insurance and freight value of USD$48,300 and a minimum…
Fresh durian exports to China support Thai transit trade gains
Thailand's transit trade, the main driver of overall trade growth, increased by 26.2% in May 2026, with China being the top partner. Fresh durian was the leading transit export…
Chinese tech companies Alibaba, Tencent dropped by Washington lobbyists to comply with US curbs
The decisions to drop Chinese clients highlight the rising importance of the Pentagon’s blacklist as a tool for the United States in its rivalry with China, especially in…
Indonesia-Laos agritech programme boosts coffee production partnership
Through the Indonesia-Laos Agritech Partnership programme, Indonesia and Laos reaffirm their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral economic cooperation, enhancing the…
Brunei reaffirms trade commitment to deliver meaningful economic benefits
Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin said this in his remarks at the…
Deeper Sino-EU cooperation urged
Experts call for Brussels to quit its 'de-risking' plan, increase dialogue.
China’s new July 1 investment rules reshape firms’ overseas expansion, including to Singapore
The regulations, announced on June 1, introduce what Beijing calls “full-process supervision” of outbound investment, extending oversight across the entire life cycle of…
China imposes new export controls, deepening Japan row
The new additions, including major companies, "have participated in enhancing Japan's military capabilities", the Chinese commerce ministry said in a statement.
China, Bangladesh upgrade ties
China's President Xi Jinping expressed support for Bangladesh in safeguarding its national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and rejecting external interference.