Trump tariffs hit ASEAN footwear as investors quit Indonesia
Foreign footwear manufacturers are scrapping investment plans in Indonesia, while factories in Vietnam are rushing to adopt automation…
China’s record trade surplus could prompt protectionist response in 2026: report
While China has already logged a record-breaking trade surplus in the first 11 months of 2025, that milestone…
Work in progress: Hong Kong reaps the fruits of fintech seeds sown nearly 10 years ago
When Alvin Kwock, co-founder of digital insurer OneDegree, took part in the inaugural Hong Kong FinTech Week in…
China’s exports defy expectations in September under weight of trade war uncertainty
China’s exports rebounded in September after hitting a six-month low in August, supported by recovering overseas demand and…
Chinese firms treat trade fair as testing ground for Southeast Asian market ambitions
A trade fair in the southern Chinese city of Nanning has become a testing ground for exporters shifting…
China’s exporters ahead in tariff game, paying estimated 9% share of costs
Chinese exporters appear to hold significant bargaining power in their trade with the United States, according to an…
ASEAN braces for slower growth after 'front-loading' helped Q2 GDP – Nikkei Asia
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As US’ effective tariff rate rises to 17%, analysts say China has an opportunity
The United States has become one of the most protected markets in the world, with its effective tariff…