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China under pressure to retaliate as US tariffs hit harder and faster than expected
Analysts say Beijing is weighing targeted countermeasures, stimulus, and diplomatic outreach as options narrow.
Trump’s punitive tariffs on China ‘just the opening steps’ in a long dance, say analysts
Beijing has urged the US to immediately remove the tariffs and resolve differences through dialogue. Read more at ...
As Trump decrees ‘de minimis’ exemption dead for China goods, what’s the ‘bottom line’?
US President Donald Trump's elimination of the "de minimis" exemption for Chinese goods will ultimately hurt American ...
Car trouble: is a drop in China-Russia auto shipments a bad omen for trade?
As the US attempts to peel Russia away from China, Moscow and Beijing's auto trade has slowed. Is Donald Trump's plan working? As the geopolitical dynamics between China and Russia continue to shift ...
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Commentary: Batam struggles to up the ante as Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone rises
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone poses deep questions for nearby Batam, says an ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute senior ...
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Trump's 25% auto tariffs: Price cuts and 'safe mode' - how Southeast Asia players might ride out turbulence
As the region prepares for a potentially "painful adjustment", Asia's automakers could focus more on domestic and regional ...
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Can Indonesia’s Batam hold its own against Johor-Singapore SEZ?
Batam has struggled to attract investment, stymied by local-level dysfunctions and a lack of connections to major Indonesian cities The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) was launched in ...
New Southeast Asia Survey Shows Greater Trust in the U.S. Than China This Year—but There’s a Catch
All major powers—the U.S., China, Japan, the European Union, and India—saw an increase in trust from Southeast Asia this year ...
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Laughing gas abuse among young people in Singapore a concern: Medical experts
SINGAPORE: Medical professionals say they are concerned that young people may be abusing nitrous oxide to feel intoxicated, with buyers purchasing the gas from dubious sellers. The Straits Times ...