China signals potential trade talks with the US for the first time
Senior US officials have reached out recently through relevant parties multiple times, hoping to start negotiations with China on tariffs, a spokesperson from China's Ministry of…
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What US President Trump wants from the Korean won
While Seoul and Washington have agreed to craft a trade package to eliminate US tariffs on Korean exports, their high-stakes trade negotiation will cover four main areas: tariffs…
Tariffs, taxes: Testing times for Cambodia’s investment future
The tensions stem partly from US perceptions that Cambodia is being used as a transit point for Chinese goods to dodge American tariffs — an accusation Barnett and Cambodian…
Japanese lawmakers meet 3rd-ranking Chinese official; pandas, seafood ban among topics
During the meeting, LDP Secretary General Hiroshi Moriyama, who chairs the parliamentary group, said, “We would like to show concrete results and make efforts on both sides so…
Thai Army defends lèse-majesté charges against American academic
Opposition, meanwhile, claims it risks harming Thai–US trade talks.
China reaffirms commitment to supporting foreign businesses
China aims to continue to provide a world-class business environment characterised by market-oriented policies, rule of law, and international standards.
Japan mulls raising number of cars to be imported under simplified screen system in US tariff negotiations
The proposal is expected to be put on the table as U.S. President Donald Trump views safety standards as problematic non-tariff barriers.
Vietnam, Cambodia seek ways to bolster economic, trade ties
The two nations aim for US$20 billion in bilateral trade, a Cambodian minister said, noting rising quality, modern channels, and active young entrepreneurs, especially in tech and…
Philippines, Japan reaffirm security alliance
A joint statement said the two nations' leaders tackled strengthening bilateral cooperation across defence, economic, and diplomatic fronts, underscoring the strategic importance…
China ready to welcome Cambodian swiftlet nests
During President Xi’s visit, 37 cooperation documents were signed, covering a wide range of sectors including global security cooperation, education, human resource development,…