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VietnamEditorial Team
News, background information and analyses. The editorial team for Asia news and investments.
China’s amended antitrust law goes live on August 1
China is tightening the noose around the country’s tech companies further, with the new China antitrust law coming into effect on August 1...
G-7’s $600 bn fund to rival China’s BRI
The G-7 Summit's first day saw member nations pledging to raise $600 billion in the next five years to invest in developing economies....
China-Philippines oil talks fall through
The Philippines' oil exploration deal with China stands cancelled over fears of a potential constitutional crisis for the archipelago....
The troubled economies of Southeast Asia
Laos' debt obligation now makes up 88% of its GDP, while Myanmar is staring at dwindling foreign currency reserves. ...
Trouble brewing for Malaysian palm oil
Malaysian palm oil plantations are facing weak prices, while fertilizer shortages and labour woes are affecting production....
China is lapping up Russian oil
China steps up imports of Russia oil, which now accounts for 55% of Beijing's crude imports, higher than imports from Saudi Arabia. ...