

Bilateral trade surges as China bets on Vietnam
China and Vietnam are poised to strengthen economic ties through complementary trade structures, digital transformation, and regional...
Apr 15


Singapore deal-making holds amid global market turmoil
Despite global trade uncertainty and rising market volatility, Singapore may remain a hub for deal-making as firms restructure supply...
Apr 15


The ADB forecasts slight dip in APAC growth
Developing Asia and the Pacific are projected to experience slightly slower economic growth of 4.9% this year, down from 5.0% in 2024,...
Apr 11


Chinese premier meets economic experts, entrepreneurs
Chinese Premier Li Qiang chaired a symposium with economists and entrepreneurs to assess the economic outlook and gather input on future...
Apr 11


Malaysia to lead ASEAN response to US tariffs
Malaysia will lead a coordinated ASEAN response to US tariffs, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said, as the region braces for economic...
Apr 10


HK vows support for exporters hit by US tariffs
Hong Kong Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau met with representatives from 10 local business chambers on Monday...
Apr 9


Foreign investment in Vietnam hits USD11bn in Q1
Vietnam attracted USD10.98bn in foreign investment in Q1 2025, up 35% year-on-year, driven by strong capital inflows into manufacturing...
Apr 9


South Korea urges action as trade fears rattle markets
South Korea’s financial regulator called for preemptive measures to safeguard market stability amid mounting volatility triggered by...
Apr 9


SE Asia scrambles to respond to new US tariffs
Vietnam will form a task force to address steep US tariffs, while other Southeast Asian nations plan talks with Washington after being...
Apr 7


China restricts US-bound investments
China has restricted local firms from making new investments in the United States, people familiar with the matter said, in a move that...
Apr 7


US-Korea alliance strong despite hurdles, says AmCham chief
AmCham Korea CEO James Kim expressed confidence in South Korea-US economic ties despite near-term challenges, during a Global Business...
Apr 4


China, Japan, South Korea vow stronger trade ties
Trade ministers from China, Japan, and South Korea pledged to deepen economic ties and ensure the smooth flow of goods, a few days before...
Apr 2


Japan business sentiment dips as trade tensions rise
Positive business sentiment among Japan’s major manufacturers declined in the three months to March, reflecting mounting trade tensions,...
Apr 2


More employees, fewer executives at South Korea’s top 30 conglomerates
South Korea’s top 30 conglomerates reduced executive positions while increasing their workforce in 2024 amid an economic slowdown,...
Apr 2


Philippines is now VAT-free for tourists
Philippine officials signed the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for Republic Act 12079, enabling value-added tax (VAT) refunds...
Mar 25


Thailand urged to give local firms same perks as foreign investors
The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has urged the government to grant local businesses the same tax incentives as foreign investors to...
Mar 20


Vietnam’s financial hub strategy should be adaptive, says UK expert
Vietnam does not need to choose between developing a specialised or comprehensive financial centre but can adopt a flexible approach,...
Mar 19


OECD slashes South Korea’s 2024 growth forecast to 1.5%
The OECD cut South Korea’s 2024 growth forecast to 1.5% from 2.1%, citing rising trade barriers and geopolitical risks, according to its...
Mar 18


World Bank raises Vietnam’s growth forecast to 6.8% for 2025
The World Bank has raised Vietnam’s real GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 6.8%, up 0.2 percentage points from its January estimate but...
Mar 17


Thailand gains from trade war as foreign investment rises
Thailand is seeing increased foreign investment amid global trade tensions, helping to drive economic growth toward its 3-3.5% target,...
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