Indian PM Modi meets US Vice-President Vance, discusses trade deal & other issues
The two leaders are expected to delve into matters related to trade, economic collaboration, and defence partnerships.
Trade
PM Ishiba expresses surprise at US President Trump joining tariff talks
Economic revitalisation minister Ryosei Akazawa, who traveled to the United States with PM Ishiba for the negotiations, said Mr. Trump is dissatisfied with the trade deficit.
ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand’s upgraded free trade area deal enters into force
The agreement is seen to enhance business opportunities across a free trade area of over 703 million people, with a combined gross domestic product of more than US$5.6 trillion…
Malaysian medical product manufacturers brace for possible fluid tariffs
According to the Health Ministry, Malaysia’s medical device exports to the United States were valued at RM13.69bil (US$3.07bil) in 2024, making up 36.97% of the country’s…
South Korea, US to hold high-level tariff talks in Washington this week
The Korean government said the trade consultation is taking place at the request of the US side and the involved parties are working on the schedule and agenda of the meeting.
China warns countries against striking trade deals with US at its expense
Beijing "will take countermeasures in a resolute and reciprocal manner" if any country sought such deals, a ministry spokesperson said.
US Vice President JD Vance to arrive in Delhi with family today
US Vice-President JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance and their three children left Italy for India where they are scheduled to arrive Monday morning for a four-day visit that…
Why India must hew the middle ground between US and China
India today is not strong enough to become a pole by itself in the world, but it is big enough not to follow any camp, the writer says.
India-Bangladesh trade spat stings at a time of global tariff uncertainty
Unlike ASEAN, South Asia has struggled with economic integration, with the latest trade spat underlining how poor political ties among neighbours continue to hamper trade…
PM Ishiba: Japan-U.S. tariff talks should produce desirable model for other countries
PM Ishiba said he believes that a desirable outcome for both their countries will be needed.