UN warns of Trade Risks as El Nino May Return With Extreme Heat
Scientists warn there is now an 80% chance that an El Niño will occur between June and August, increasing the risk of extreme heat and related weather events. “Fueled by unusually warm
AI Trade Puts Asian Economies In The Bitcoin Zone
The exchange rate between the KOSPI and the South Korean won is displayed in the trading room of Woori Bank on Thursday, May 7, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea. SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg Not
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War in Iran is Also Killing Trade With Importers in the Middle East
The war waged by the United States and Israel against Iran does more than hinder the transit of tankers supplying oil and gas to countries across Asia. It has also disrupted trade
China Opposes US Trade Probes, Says it Will Strike Back
Bilateral tensions between China and the United States have increased as Washington this week launched an investigation into China and dozens of other countries for unfair trade practices. The Office of the
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Tariff Ruling Leaves Huge Cloud of Doubt Over US Trade Deals
Uncertainty and chaos emerged in Asia on Saturday after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down some of the sweeping tariffs the Trump administration imposed on U.S. trading partners last year. Friday’s ruling
China Using Trump ‘Uncertainty’ to Dominate Global Trade: Report
China is exploiting global trade uncertainty caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs to pursue its long-term goal of dominating global trade, Reuters reported, citing state-backed scholars and officials in Beijing. Beijing
Indonesia Signs $33-Billion Trade Accord With Washington
Indonesia has agreed to buy more than $30 billion worth of U.S. energy commodities, agricultural products and Boeing aircraft as part of a trade deal with the Trump administration. The United States
Questions Remain About Russian Oil In U.S.–India Trade Deal
Indo-U.S. relations are torn between shared hostility toward China and divergent policies toward Russia. The latest agreement does not resolve this paradox.
Australia and EU Eyeing Next Trade Deal, Maybe This Month
Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell will meet European Trade Minister Maros Sefcovic in Brussels next week in a bid to finalize a free trade agreement between the two blocs. Australia is expected
What the US-India Trade Deal Could Mean for Fashion’s Supply Chains
“India is one of the few countries that can offer scale, variety and fiber depth all at once,” said Vincent Quan, professor of fashion business management at New York’s Fashion Institute of
India Stocks, Rupee Soar on US Trade Deal Despite Few Details
Indian stocks and currency the rupee had their best performance in months on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced a deal overnight to slash trade tariffs with New Delhi. Trump
Slumping in the West, the Art Trade Eyes the Gulf
The new Art Basel Qatar fair offers dealers an opportunity to mingle with wealthy residents. It’s an attractive alternative to a market that’s saturated elsewhere.
Trump Is Making The ‘Pivot To China’ Trade Great Again
The most important economic indicator in China today is the number of VIP guests at Beijing Capital International Airport.
British PM Starmer Arrives in China, Seeking a Pickup in Trade
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is the latest Western leader to arrive in China, seeking to strengthen trade and commercial ties to balance a shaky deal with the Trump administration in Washington.
Trump May Have Killed China Trade Deal With His Korean Drama
U.S. President Donald Trump attends the APEC Business Leaders Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, Wednesday, October 29, 2025. SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg If you think you’ve had a rough week, think of South Korean
Giant EU-India Trade Deal Finalised, Modi Says
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that India has finalized a massive trade deal with the European Union, its largest trading partner. The two countries have been seeking to strengthen trade
Carney Leads Trade Shift From US, to China, India, Australia
U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of steep tariffs on all trading partners has spurred the rise of new trade alliances that are beginning to reframe global deals away from the United States.
India ‘to Cut Tariffs’ on EU Cars in ‘Mother of All Trade Deals’
India is considering slashing import duties on European cars as it gets closer to signing a trade deal with the European Union, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the negotiations. An EU
Singapore’s biomedical sector is expected to benefit after a sharp rise in pharmaceutical production, as companies anticipate US trade policy changes.
Singapore’s biopharmaceutical industry is expected to benefit after a surge in drug production as companies anticipate changes in U.S. trade policy.
Singapore’s biomedical sector is expected to benefit after a sharp rise in pharmaceutical production, as companies anticipate US trade policy changes.
Singapore’s biopharmaceutical industry is expected to benefit after a surge in drug production as companies anticipate changes in U.S. trade policy.
China’s Posts Record $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus Despite US Tariffs
China reported a record trade surplus of nearly $1.2 trillion by 2025 after the Trump administration imposed tariffs that forced it to diversify into markets in other parts of the world. Shifting
China Outlook ’26: “The Damage Is Done” On The Trade Front
“My sense is that there will continue to be instability on the trade front in 2026 as the White House continues to redefine its goals,” said Ker Gibbs, a consultant at Foresight