South Korea will thoroughly review non-tariff barriers and other vulnerabilities to respond to a U.S. plan to introduce reciprocal tariffs, the country's acting president said on Friday. U.S.
Thailand economy likely grew at its fastest pace in over two years in Q4: Reuters poll
Thailand's economy likely grew at its fastest pace in over two years last quarter, driven by a surge in foreign tourists and strong exports that helped offset sluggish domestic demand, a Reuters poll ...
PPPs: A new mindset for Pakistan
Even with financial improvements, Pakistan’s institutional capacity to manage PPPs remains weak. Many officials lack expertise in risk assessment, pricing, and financial structuring, leading to flawed ...
Indonesia expects to reach full implementation of B40 biodiesel in March
Indonesia expects its B40 biodiesel programme, aimed at reducing its reliance on imported diesel fuel, will reach full implementation next month after delays at the start of the year, energy ministry ...
China issues US$8.2 billion in bills in Hong Kong to stabilise yuan amid trade tensions
Move is the latest in a series by China’s central bank that support Hong Kong’s status as a global hub for offshore yuan business.
Trump Calls Modi ‘A Great Friend’ but Warns India Won’t Be Spared From Tariffs
President Trump greeted the Indian Prime Minister at the White House with a bear hug and called him “a great friend of mine.” ...
Denouncing India tariffs, Trump agrees to trade talks
By Nandita Bose, Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered to talk about easing tariffs, ...
China’s Baidu to make latest Ernie AI model open-source as competition heats up
BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese search engine giant Baidu said on Friday it would make its next-generation artificial intelligence model Ernie open-source from June 30, a major shift in strategy as ...
China’s defence ministry accuses Australia of South China Sea provocation
China accused Australia of deliberately "provoking" China in the South China Sea this week, and of "invading" and "breaking into" the homes of others, its defence ministry said on Friday.
Saudi crude to China to fall in March after prices hit over one-year high, sources say
Saudi Arabia's crude oil supply to China is set to slide in March from the prior month, trade sources said on Tuesday, after the ...