India, Israel sign framework to resume trade talks
India is Israel’s second-largest trade partner in Asia. Before this, the two countries were involved in negotiating a similar agreement,…
Philippines, Indonesia flagged as potential new CPTPP members
The chair of a major trade bloc centered on the Asia-Pacific on Friday identified Indonesia and the Philippines as potential…
Japan’s Takaichi cabinet launches $135bn economic package
he Japanese government approved a comprehensive economic package worth 21.3 trillion yen ($135 billion) at a cabinet meeting on Friday…
China’s exports may be targeted as US, EU consider tough rules of origin
China should prepare for stricter US and EU regulations on global rules of origin – as signalled in the recent…
Chinese rare earth magnet exports to US hit 9-month high as trade war resolves
China’s shipments of rare earth permanent magnets to the US surged to a nine-month high in October as the two…
The Moment China Proved It Was America’s Equal
There are moments in great-power politics when the tectonic plates seem to shift perceptibly beneath us. The recent summit between…
Goldman’s Waldron Says Markets Primed for Possible Further Declines
Goldman Sachs Group president John Waldron said markets are primed for possible further declines and investors will be keeping close…
Indonesia’s Danantara Taps Banks for $1 Billion Credit Line
Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara has lined up a multi-currency syndicated credit facility equivalent to $1 billion, according to people…
South African Inflation Beats Forecasts on Eve of Rate Decision
South African annual inflation accelerated less than expected on the eve of a widely expected interest-rate cut. Consumer prices rose…
Myanmar’s Power Crisis and Energy Politics in the Dark
Myanmar has faced severe electricity blackouts since the military coup in 2021, compounding the stress of disrupted lives and businesses…