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Washington holds fire on Beijing chip tariffs
The United States accused China of engaging in unfair trade practices in the semiconductor sector, but is declining to impose additional tariffs on chip imports until at least mid-2027. Read […]
Indonesia inks trade deal with EAEU, eyes Eurasian market expansion
Indonesia has signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to diversify exports and secure a stronger foothold in a promising “non-traditional market” of nearly 200 […]
HCM City cuts transport-related pollution through green transition
Amid rapid urbanisation and a growing number of vehicles, Ho Chi Minh City (HCM City) has identified transport as a key source of air pollution and is accelerating a shift […]
Indonesia loses another year in energy transition
With the year drawing to a close, Indonesia appears set to miss its renewable energy target in the national power mix again, according to the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry. […]
Vietnam credit growth expected to reach 20%
Credit growth in 2026 is expected to be around 20%, driven by public investment and the recovery of production and business activities, analysts say. Read full story Date: 25 December, […]
Fruit and vegetable exports rebound
Reversing a period of negative growth, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable industry has staged a spectacular recovery, generating nearly US$5bil in revenue from the Chinese market. Read full story Date: 25 […]
Infrastructure borrowing slumps to six-year low
China’s local borrowing for infrastructure spending is on pace to hit a six-year low, as Beijing clamps down on risks in a strategy shift that calls into question its promise […]
Hong Kong plans crypto and infrastructure rules for insurers
The Hong Kong Insurance Authority is proposing a slate of new rules to set up a capital framework for assets including cryptocurrencies and infrastructure – an unprecedented move that would […]
Singapore customers can get insurance at banks and more
Banks are one of the biggest distribution channels for insurers, under a tie-up known as bancassurance, where insurance products are sold to the bank’s customers. Read full story Date: 25 […]
PETRONAS seals LNG supply deal with CNOOC
Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS), via its subsidiary PETRONAS LNG Ltd, has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with CNOOC Gas and Power Singapore Trading and Marketing Pte Ltd to […]