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China reroutes exports via south-east Asia in bid to dodge Trump’s tariffs
Chinese businesses are sending increasing volumes of goods to the US via south-east Asia in a bid to evade the tariff wall ...
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 1 clause in the US-Vietnam trade deal is sparking concern across Asia
The United States announced it had reached a trade deal with Vietnam on Wednesday, which will see Washington impose a 20 per ...
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 ...
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 ...
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-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 ...
Vietnam Trade Deal Takes Aim at Back Door for Chinese Goods
The deal with Vietnam seeks to stop Chinese-made goods from transiting through the Southeast Asian country to avoid higher ...