16 h. ago Indonesia emerges as new hub for Chinese solar firms amid Trump’s tariffs on Southeast Asia

Indonesia is now appealing to companies seeking to relocate operations due to high US tariffs on Chinese solar firms in Southeast Asia.

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3 d. ago Malaysia delays sales tax expansion amid Trump’s tariff pressure, offering businesses respite

The Malaysian government’s decision to postpone its tax expansion, should provide relief for businesses amid trade war uncertainties.

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8 d. ago Philippines ‘strategically positioned to benefit’ from Trump’s tariff overhaul, study shows

The study found that low tariffs and exemptions may boost trade opportunities despite the Philippines’ infrastructure challenges.

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9 d. ago Made in Malaysia? Trump’s China tariffs spark rise in offers to dodge US duties

Logistics firms tempt online merchants with illegal undervaluation schemes via social media.

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1 week ago Trump’s tariffs leave Thai rice farmers in flux: ‘we won’t survive’

‘If the US imposes the tariff, our jasmine rice will be too expensive to compete,’ an industry executive says.

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2 w. ago Can Southeast Asia shield industries from a surge in China’s exports, post

Facing reduced domestic demand and increasing trade barriers, Chinese manufacturers are turning to Southeast Asia to export their surplus goods.

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2 w. ago Can Southeast Asia shield industries from a surge in China’s exports, amid Trump tariffs?

Facing reduced domestic demand and increasing trade barriers, Chinese manufacturers are turning to Southeast Asia to export their surplus goods.

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2 w. ago Trump’s tariffs fuel China’s dream of railway link with Southeast Asia

During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia, intraregional rail transport was at the top of the agenda.

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2 w. ago Xi Seeks to Win Over Southeast Asia as Trump Pauses Some Tariffs

Xi Seeks to Win Over Southeast Asia as Trump Pauses Some Tariffs  Bloomberg

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3 w. ago To mollify Trump and avoid stinging US tariffs, Vietnam to target some China trade

Hanoi aims to ease US levies by cracking down on Chinese transshipments and tightening export controls.

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3 w. ago Singapore’s leaders warn over Trump tariff bombshell: ‘It’s not good news’

PM Lawrence Wong warned of a rising global trade war threat, as his predecessor Lee Hsien Loong predicted long-term tariff fallout.

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3 w. ago Indonesia will not retaliate against Trump tariff, minister says

Chief Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto said that Indonesia would pursue diplomacy and negotiations to find mutually beneficial solutions.

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4 w. ago Trump says Vietnam willing to cut tariffs on US goods to ‘zero’ to reach deal

The US president says he spoke with Vietnamese leader To Lam, who is seeking to avoid punishing 46 per cent duties.

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4 w. ago Trump’s ‘productive’ call with Vietnam’s leader To Lam could ease 46% tariffs, boost trade

The US president says he spoke with Vietnamese leader To Lam, who is seeking to avoid punishing 46 per cent duties.

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4 w. ago ‘Cruel’ Trump tariffs bring Vietnam’s economic dreams crashing down

Facing a 46 per cent tax on export, Hanoi is one of the most striking victims of Trump’s take-no-prisoners trade war.

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4 w. ago Southeast Asians expect more US engagement amid Trump’s tariff call: survey

Singapore, one of the US’ closest partners in the region, is the most worried about the impact of Trump’s second term, a new survey shows.

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