Half a century after the end of the Vietnam War — commemorated on April 30 — the Asian nation once again finds itself at the heart of a global power struggle. Now transformed into one of the world’s m…
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Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen economic ties during tour of south-east Asia
President’s first stop is Vietnam as China urges US to end trade war and return to ‘right path of mutual respect’ The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, will visit Vietnam on Monday as he begins a tour of…
How U.S. Tariffs Could Reshape the Philippine Economy and Key Export Sectors
The imposition of U.S. tariffs in 2025 has sparked renewed concern among Southeast Asian economies, and the Philippines is no exception. Facing a 17 percent tariff under Washington’s new reciprocal ta…
Johor-Singapore SEZ offers chance to strengthen supply chains amid tariff uncertainty: DPM Gan
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) presents an opportunity for businesses to strengthen their supply chains amid uncertainty caused by tariffs, said Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister G…
German firms eye Bangladesh amid US-China tariff war
Amid global tariff tensions, a high-level German delegation recently visited Bangladesh to explore closer trade ties. A German high-level business delegation visited Bangladesh this month to explore t…
Amir Hamzah: Asean will stay neutral, foster ties with both US, China
Asean has consistently maintained a neutral stance in its relations with both the United States (US) and China, and this remains central to the region’s diplomatic approach, said Finance Ministe…
Vietnam adds nuclear to $136 billion plan to boost power capacity
Coal-reliant Vietnam aims to significantly ramp up its power generation capacity by 2030, focussing on renewable energy and adding nuclear power to the mix, according to the country’s newly amen…
Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen economic ties during tour of south-east Asia
President’s first stop is Vietnam as China urges US to end trade war and return to ‘right path of mutual respect’ The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, will visit Vietnam on Monday as he begins a tour of…
India, UAE to develop Sri Lanka energy hub as Delhi competes with China for influence
India and the United Arab Emirates agreed to develop an energy hub in Sri Lanka, India’s foreign ministry said on Saturday, as New Delhi’s competition with China grows in the Indian Ocean …
Vietnam’s bold offer to slash tariffs on U.S. goods to zero rejected by Donald Trump’s adviser Peter Navarro, declares trade deficit a national emergency
US president Donald Trump’s top trade adviser, Peter Navarro, has outrightly refused Vietnam’s proposal to cut its tariffs on US imports to zero, according to a report. The proposal had be…