14 h. ago Southeast Asia Digest: Caught Between U.S. Tariff and China Shadow

Southeast Asia Digest: Caught Between U.S. Tariff and China Shadow  The China-Global South Project

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20 h. ago China stock sentiment falls amid policy inaction and tariff concerns

China stock sentiment falls amid policy inaction and tariff concerns  Investing.com

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44 h. ago Can Rubio’s Asia tour ease region’s anxiety over looming US tariffs?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to Asia next week on a high-profile diplomatic tour, but his visit is not expected to ease growing anxiety in Southeast Asia, which is bracing itself for the return of steep US tariffs that threaten to derail growth and test ties with Washington. Rubio is expected to fly to Kuala Lumpur for meetings on July 10-11 with foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and other Asia-Pacific countries, according to media reports. He...

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46 h. ago China says it is willing to take lead in signing Southeast Asia nuclear weapon

China says it is willing to take lead in signing Southeast Asia nuclear weapon-free zone treaty  Reuters

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48 h. ago ‘Better than expected’: Chinese firms in Vietnam upbeat over US tariff deal

Chinese manufacturers in Vietnam breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday, after Washington and Hanoi agreed a “better than expected” trade deal that will reduce US tariffs to 20 per cent and bring an end to three months of uncertainty. Most Chinese exporters are likely to continue operating in the Southeast Asian nation in the wake of the agreement, with firms viewing the final tariff rate as manageable, analysts and businesspeople in the country told the Post. US President Donald Trump announced...

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3 d. ago US to impose 500% tariff on India, China over Russia business ties? Trump gives nod to Senate bill | World News

US to impose 500% tariff on India, China over Russia business ties? Trump gives nod to Senate bill | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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3 d. ago Tariff Fears Prompted Some Shoe Firms To Get Out of China Fast: But Did They Move Too Quickly?

Tariff Fears Prompted Some Shoe Firms To Get Out of China Fast: But Did They Move Too Quickly?  WWD

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3 d. ago Charm and Coercion Shape China’s Expanding Security Footprint in Southeast Asia

Charm and Coercion Shape China’s Expanding Security Footprint in Southeast Asia  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

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4 d. ago Why China sees US trade deals with partners as a threat – and how it could react

Beijing has renewed its warning to other countries not to strike deals with the United States on terms that come at China’s expense – ahead of Washington’s looming deadline to conclude tariff negotiations with most of its trade partners. Chinese officials are concerned that nations from Europe to Southeast Asia may enter into trade agreements with the US that divert supply chains, reduce bilateral trade with China or compel governments to exit Beijing-led projects, analysts said on Monday. “The...

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5 d. ago China's weak factory activity maintains pressure for more stimulus as tariff risks weigh

China's weak factory activity maintains pressure for more stimulus as tariff risks weigh  Reuters

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5 d. ago China manufacturing PMI shrinks in June as tariff headwinds persist

China manufacturing PMI shrinks in June as tariff headwinds persist  Investing.com

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5 d. ago ‘Small wins don’t hide the truth’: Philippine tourism slumps amid Asean’s boom

A viral social media thread lamenting the Philippines’ seventh-place ranking for tourist arrivals in Southeast Asia has sparked soul-searching among Filipinos, who blame poor infrastructure, high costs and weak accessibility – even as experts say the country is quietly shifting towards a more sustainable, higher-value model of tourism. The online uproar began with a widely shared post by content creator Thea Tan, who wrote on social media earlier this month: “The Philippines has what other...

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5 d. ago China firmly opposes tariff deals reached at expense of China's interests as US 'reciprocal tariffs' deadline approaches

China firmly opposes tariff deals reached at expense of China's interests as US 'reciprocal tariffs' deadline approaches  Global Times

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5 d. ago My Take | Southeast Asia increasingly finds China more reliable and predictable

My Take | Southeast Asia increasingly finds China more reliable and predictable  South China Morning Post

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7 d. ago Nike shares soar on its production shift away from China, but warns of a $1 billion tariff hit

Nike shares soar on its production shift away from China, but warns of a $1 billion tariff hit  AP News

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7 d. ago As Trump touts tariff deal, China pitches itself as global trade leader

As Trump touts tariff deal, China pitches itself as global trade leader  The Washington Post

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7 d. ago China industrial profits sink 9% in May on ‘weak demand’, US trade dispute

China’s industrial profits fell by more than 9 per cent in May over the same month of 2024, according to data released on Friday, reflecting what analysts said was weak domestic demand for minerals and motor vehicles, coupled with ramifications of the US-China tariff dispute. The National Bureau of Statistics said profits for industrial companies making more than 20 million yuan a year in revenue dropped in May by 9.1 per cent, year on year. Industrial profits fell 9.7 per cent in May over...

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8 d. ago Nike to cut China reliance to ease tariff hit, sending shares soaring

Nike to cut China reliance to ease tariff hit, sending shares soaring  Yahoo Finance

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8 d. ago Nike plans to reduce reliance on China production for US market to soften tariff blow

Nike plans to reduce reliance on China production for US market to soften tariff blow  Reuters

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8 d. ago Nike plans to reduce China production to soften US tariff blow, shares jump By Reuters

Nike plans to reduce China production to soften US tariff blow, shares jump By Reuters  Investing.com

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