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Why the U.S.-Vietnam ‘Transshipment’ Clause Complicates Trade Tensions with China
At the heart of Trump’s latest trade deal with Vietnam and talks with other trading partners is an effort to counter what he ...
Global manufacturing PMI rises for second month; China's resilience and trade platforms drive Asian-led recovery: expert
Cargo ships handle foreign trade containers at Qingdao Port in East China's Shandong Province on June 20, 2025. Photo: VCG.
South Korea trade minister may seek extension to tariff freeze in US talks
South Korea's Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said on Friday that he might request an extension of the freeze on U.S. tariffs that ...
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors assess gains on Wall Street and Trump's tariff plans
U.S. stock futures ticked down in early Asian hours after two of the three key benchmarks on Wall Street notched another ...
Empowering Asia-Pacific’s SMEs: The Next Chapter In Global Trade
To thrive in this evolving environment, SMEs require three essential enablers: clarity, agility and connectivity.
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How 90 Days of Accelerated Trade Alliances Reshaped Southeast Asia
The U.S. government’s “reciprocal tariffs” have prompted a rapid overhaul of trade blocs in the Asia-Pacific, especially in ...
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors parse a slew of data releases
Investors are watching a slew of data points, including South Korea’s and Japan’s industrial output figures and China’s ...
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President Trump pushes simple tariff deals as deadline pressures mount
The move marks a major escalation in his push for what he calls “reciprocal” trade and comes just five days ahead of a ...