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Thailand to offer US more trade concessions to avert 36% tariff, Bloomberg News reports
Thailand, in its latest proposal to avert steep U.S. tariffs, is aiming to boost bilateral trade volumes with the U.S. and ...
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.
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 ...
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.
Asia markets cautious ahead of U.S. jobs report, trade deal deadline
Asia stock markets saw muted performance on Thursday as market participants assessed a confluence of factors, which included ...
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 ...
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US-Vietnam trade deal will attract more investment into Southeast Asia: Analyst
National University of Singapore Senior Lecturer Alex Capri argues Vietnam’s trade deal with the US will give it long-term ...
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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 ...