ASEAN

China’s exports to the United States have plunged over 43% year-over-year in May, representing a $15 billion drop in trade value, yet at the same time, China’s total exports have increased 4.8%, according to official figures, despite the trade and tariff-related turbulence. What...

Malaysia has made it clear that it will not be picking sides in the ongoing tech war between the U.S. and China. The country’s Minister of Home Affairs, Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail, emphasized that Malaysia will continue to work with both superpowers. What Happened: Saifuddin, speaking at...

As the Trump administration prepares to take office, analysts are identifying potential opportunities for tariff rate arbitrage. This comes amid expectations of increased tariffs on Chinese imports, which could have significant implications for global trade dynamics. What Happened: Evan Feigenbaum...

The CEO of Vietnamese EV maker VinFast (NASDAQ:VFS), Thuy Le, dismissed concerns over the company’s fluctuating stock value, expressing confidence in the company’s potential, particularly in Southeast Asia’s emerging electric vehicle sector, Nikkei Asia reported. Thuy made...

In a bid to ease the fallout from impending restrictions on hi-tech exports to China, U.S. President Joe Biden has been ramping up diplomatic outreach to Beijing, South China Morning Post reports. The recent meeting between Chinese foreign policy chief Wang Yi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony...

Antony Blinken has been reportedly preparing to confront the looming nuclear and missile threats posed by North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, as he embarks on a testing mission at the ASEAN Regional Forum. What Happened: With the ASEAN Regional Forum providing a crucial platform, the U.S....

As the balance of power between China and the U.S. continues to shift, heads of state across the globe are making choices to either steer away or get closer to each of the world's two largest economies. In South East Asia and the Middle East, a trend to reduce reliance on the U.S. and a decades-old...

Elon Musk's space exploration firm SpaceX, streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX), and Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) are embarking on a business mission to Vietnam next week. What Happened: The mission is centered around investment and sales...

Think there are no investment worlds left to conquer? A major global management group suggests you think outside of the box – or more specifically, beyond the BRICs – especially when it comes to rising automotive markets. A report released Tuesday by The Boston Consulting Group says what it...