Laos, South Korea expand agricultural cooperation
As the chair of ASEAN, Laos has been playing a pivotal role in cooperation in the ASEAN region under the theme ‘Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience’. With the year 2024…
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Yoon aims to elevate ties on Southeast Asian trip
Building on the restored trilateral cooperation mechanism, Yoon is expected to propose concrete measures to further enhance collaboration between ASEAN, South Korea, China, and…
Indonesia’s next juncture: Facing China’s decline
For decades, China has been the world’s fastest-growing major economy, driving global growth and providing a significant boost to fellow emerging countries like Indonesia.…
Nepal, India and Bangladesh sign trilateral electricity trade deal
The historic deal, signed in Kathmandu on Thursday, for the first time allows Nepal to sell electricity to a third country. Thus far, Nepal’s energy trade had been taking place…
China, US commerce ministers to discuss economic and trade issues soon
The conversation, which serves as a regular mechanism of dialogue between the two commerce departments, will include issues such as the export of electric vehicles from China.
Tripartite agreement on Nepal’s electricity export to Bangladesh to be signed on Oct 3
The NEA plans to sell electricity to Bangladesh annually during the rainy season, from June 15 to November 15. The expected export is 144,000 megawatt-hours, and the NEA estimates…
Global rice prices drop after India allows white rice exports
India on Saturday allowed exports of non-basmati white rice. That came a day after New Delhi cut export duty on parboiled rice to 10 percent, buoyed by a new crop in the offing…
ASEAN and the South China Sea: Constraints and pathways
While ASEAN has no formal arrangements for de-escalating or resolving a conflict involving a member state, given that it is not a military alliance but a trade bloc, it has at…
Vietnam initiates anti-dumping investigation on wood fibre boards from Thailand and China
The domestic producers allege that wood fibre board products from Thailand and China are being dumped into the Vietnamese market, causing significant harm to local manufacturers.
Chip push: The Statesman
India’s semiconductor push marks a pivotal moment in the country’s efforts to cement its position as a key player in the global supply chain. This strategic pivot not only…