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US vs. China – an eye for an eye
The trade war between the US and China has reignited with full force in 2025, as US President Donald Trump imposes a new wave of tariffs an ...
Trump’s trade war hits Asia hard
US President Donald Trump has revealed sweeping new tariffs, including a 10% blanket duty on all imports to the US and sharply higher "reci ...
AI – new catalyst for South Korea’s economy?...
South Korea is harnessing AI and chip innovation to fuel its next growth chapter—backed by exports, policy reforms, and massive R&D inves ...
Trump slaps 25% tariff on foreign cars — significant imp...
U.S. President Donald Trump fueled global trade tensions on Wednesday by announcing a sweeping 25% tariff on all foreign-made cars and auto ...
Japanese Yen remains under pressure
The Japanese Yen (JPY) slid to a three-week low against the US dollar (USD) on Tuesday, near 151.00, influenced by solid economic data fro ...
China’s “Two Sessions”: growth targets, trad...
China's annual "Two Sessions," encompassing the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference ...
How China’s EV market is powering ahead
China’s electric vehicle (EV) market continues to lead the global race, driven by rising domestic demand, innovation, and robust governme ...
Vietnam’s economic boom: what it means for investors in ...
Vietnam's economic boom is capturing the attention of investors as the nation sets ambitious growth targets for 2025. The National Assembly ...
The new US-China trade clash – tariffs & retaliatio...
The US-China trade conflict is flaring up again as President Donald Trump implements new tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting swift retali ...
What will the “Year of the Wood Snake” bring...
As the Year of the Wood Snake unfolds, China faces a pivotal moment in its economic trajectory, balancing domestic policies with external p ...
Shipbuilding industry in South Korea: Adapting amid Chin...
South Korea’s shipbuilding industry faces challenges as China’s market share grows, but it remains a leader in high-value vessels, such ...
Malaysia Economy
Malaysia remains one of the top 20 fastest-growing economies in Asia, classified as a newly industrialized market economy. Over the years, ...
Key events in Asia 2025 to watch
China’s ongoing struggles, US trade policy, and geopolitical tensions – Asia continues to face various challenges in 2025. There are al ...
Singapore Economy
Singapore's economy exceeded forecasts for 2024, but growth could slow in 2025 due to external headwinds such as the expected Trump 2.0 tar ...
Philippine Economy
The Philippines' economy is recognised as one of the most dynamic in the East Asia Pacific region, driven by solid economic fundamentals an ...
Australia Economy
Australia is the 13th largest economy in the world globally, with a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.8 trillion in ...
How South Korea’s crisis impacts markets and inves...
South Korea has plunged into political crisis, following President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law on December 3, 2024. The ...
Taiwan Economy
Taiwan, along with South Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong, is recognised as one of the Four Asian Tigers—regions that underwent rapid indu ...
Indonesia Economy
Indonesia's economy, the largest in Southeast Asia, is classified as an upper-middle-income nation and is a member of the G20, reflecting i ...
Vietnam Economy
Vietnam's economic resilience and adaptability continue to position it as a dynamic player in the global economy, with a positive outlook f ...