South Korea’s industry minister seeks ‘win-win’ deal in Washington amid Trump tariff threats
Seoul weighs US energy imports as leverage in trade talks.
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US tariffs may impact Vietnam’s aluminium and steel exports
The US is currently the third-largest export market for Vietnamese steel, accounting for 13 percent of total export turnover, behind ASEAN and the EU.
Changes to US duty-free policy to bring higher prices, experts say
The comments came as US President Donald Trump temporarily suspended the imposition of tariffs on low-value products from China shortly after announcing an end to the duty-free…
Japan grants US$8.2 million to strengthen education in Laos
The project aims to establish an in-service training system by building teacher training centres in nine provinces that currently have no teacher training colleges, namely…
More durian exports expected from Malaysia this year
China’s recent restrictions on fresh durian imports from Vietnam and Thailand will also further boost demand for Malaysian durian.
Japan’s trade with Russia continues to decline amid sanctions; US LNG expected to reduce reliance
With a ceasefire in sight, businesses involved in Ukraine’s reconstruction are gradually mobilising. Meanwhile in Japan, the rising prices triggered by the start of the…
Urgency of Philippine-EU free-trade deal: Philippine Daily Inquirer
For smaller nations such as the Philippines threatened by US President Trump's tariffs, their more logical recourse should be to look elsewhere for new markets for their affected…
US President Trump’s chip tariff threats raise stakes for Taiwan
These complicate Taiwan’s bid to remain a global powerhouse in the critical sector and stay onside with key backer Washington, analysts said.
Vietnam and Thailand aim to boost bilateral trade to $25 billion
This commitment was made during talks between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa on…
Bangladesh and Pakistan resume direct trade after more than 50 years
The deal follows an improvement in diplomatic relations since an interim government in Bangladesh led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus taking over in the wake of the protests that…