This China trade war isn’t about semiconductors
BEIJING – In the gloom of China’s economy, one area of business is booming: cosmetics.
After enduring nearly three years of mandatory masks and frequent lockdowns during the…
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Singapore sign deals with Shanghai as bilateral trade grows
SINGAPORE – Local companies deepened ties with their Shanghai counterparts on Monday, with the signing of a slew of agreements across a broad swathe of sectors as bilateral trade…
China allows investors to trade foreign firms via Hong Kong stock links
HONG KONG – Chinese investors will soon be able to buy and sell shares of international companies with a primary listing on Hong Kong’s stock exchange in a move that may…
China Xi calls for oil trade in yuan at Gulf summit in Riyadh
RIYADH – President Xi Jinping told Gulf Arab leaders on Friday that China would work to buy oil and gas in yuan, a move that would support Beijing’s goal to establish its…
Wall Street tells clients Singapore dollar is top trade in Asia
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s dollar is emerging as the top bet for Wall Street’s biggest banks as wagers the central bank will extend policy tightening bolsters demand for South-east…
China trade surplus at record as exports beat expectations
BEIJIING – China’s trade surplus rose to a record as exports grew faster than expected, easing some concerns over waning global demand and providing support for an economy…
US to host virtual meeting on Tuesday of Indo-Pacific trade
The United States will host a virtual meeting on Tuesday (July 26) of officials representing the 14 countries that have joined the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), as…
Israel signs major trade pact with Gulf state UAE
DUBAI – Israel signed a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday (May 31), its first big trade accord with an Arab state that reduces or removes tariffs and over…
Singapore, UK finalise digital economy deal to boost online trade and partnerships
SINGAPORE – Singapore and the United Kingdom on Friday (Feb 25) finalised a new digital-trade deal they had agreed on last December. Mr S. Iswaran, the Minister-in-charge of…
Biden team sees limited ability to press China in trade talks
WASHINGTON – The US is continuing conversations with China despite Beijing’s failures to abide by a trade agreement reached during the Trump administration, but that process could…