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9 September, 2024
The logo of Russian energy giant Gazprom. Russian oil exports will be hurt severely by the new sanctions, which will force Chinese independent refiners to cut refining output going forward. Photo: EPA-EFE
Ukraine war

New US sanctions on Russian oil will curb supply to China and India

Chinese and Indian refiners will source more oil from the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, boosting prices and freight costs.

Diplomacy

Macroscope | Biden’s blocking of US Steel deal latest sign of globalisation in retreat

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China manufacturing

Chinese firms face stumbling blocks abroad: competitive mindsets may turn messy

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Donald Trump

Panama Canal chief pushes back against Trump’s claims of Chinese meddling

Despite the US president-elect’s demands, administrator Ricaurte Vásquez says American ships can’t get special treatment.

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People demonstrate against US president-elect Donald Trump in Panama City in December. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Will Trump’s return to power deepen divisions between Canada and China?

Whoever succeeds Justin Trudeau is likely to want to keep the White House on side, but that risks a further chill in relations with Beijing.

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China-EU relations

China pressures EU for talks to resolve ‘unfair’ trade barriers

China says the EU has used its Foreign Subsidies Regulation to unjustly target Chinese enterprises, but has yet to announce any retaliatory measures.

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China trade

Trade barriers against China hit record high in 2024 amid overcapacity fears

More developing countries initiated investigations targeting Chinese goods last year, and analyst says these included pre-emptive measures to prevent an import surge.

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A record number of new trade disputes between China and other countries were initiated last year, including some targeting China’s heavily saturated new-energy industry. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

My Take | Can Johor-Singapore SEZ be a flag-bearer for Southeast Asia’s economic clout?

The SEZ aims to tap new growth areas alongside priority industries to make it the region of choice for businesses, but challenges remain.

Donald Trump

Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda shifts towards imperialist rhetoric

Trump’s rhetoric, reminiscent of 19th-century colonialism, has alarmed allies and emboldened adversaries, raising concerns about the potential for conflict.

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US presidential election 2024

Why Asia can expect ‘America First’ policy to endure post-Trump 2.0

Trump’s policies and tariffs in his second term could have ‘more punitive’ consequences for global economy, analysts at Singapore forum say.

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US president-elect Donald Trump. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

EU stays mum as Trump eyes Greenland and Musk courts far-right

Told to cease ‘lecturing and moralising’, Brussels officials ready for ‘strong transatlantic agenda’ as they ‘defend’ trade interests.

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US president-elect Donald Trump takes the stage before he speaks in Greenvale, New York, on December 5, 2024. Photo: AP
China-EU relations

EU firms in China lament having to silo operations to stay competitive: survey

Latest report from EU Chamber of Commerce in China also flags increased costs and market barriers that are ‘stripping away global competitiveness’.

Asean

Opinion | Why Southeast Asia will shine on as an investment bright spot

A decade since setting up the Asean Economic Community, the region has made progress in integration and drawing FDI but challenges remain.

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US-China relations

US urged to bolster Global South ties to counter China-Russia partnership

Washington must build up relations with ‘global swing states’ and offer a more ‘affirmative and assertive’ trade policy, say authors.

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China’s President Xi Jinping and then US president Donald Trump meet in Beijing during Trump’s first term in office. Photo: Abaca Press/TNS
China manufacturing

Amid EV sales surge, China’s BYD hits brakes in Brazil over ‘ill practices’

China’s labour practices are driving a wedge between the world’s biggest EV maker and efforts to expand globally in areas where employee protections are paramount.

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Donald Trump

Canada’s leaders say Trump’s 51st state ‘joke’ isn’t funny any more

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the US president-elect’s comments are meant to undermine his country’s closest ally.

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Donald Trump

Mexico’s president trolls Trump, suggests US be renamed ‘Mexican America’

Claudia Sheinbaum was responding to the US president-elect’s proposal to call the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America instead.

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US-China relations

Trump may declare national emergency so he can impose tariff plan: US report

Such a move would allow the incoming US president to take control of imports and place new duties on countries like China, Canada and Mexico.

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Donald Trump is considering declaring an economic emergency to impose universal tariffs on imports, using powers under the International Economic Emergency Act. Photo: Reuters
Japan

Japan’s investments in US set to go on despite Nippon Steel’s takeover setback

The assessment by analysts comes after US President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel Corp’s US$14.9 billion bid for US Steel Corp.

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US-China relations

Citing China, Trump won’t rule out military action over Panama Canal, Greenland

In extraordinary remarks, US president-elect also threatens Canada again with high tariffs as he proposes annexing it as 51st American state.

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US-China relations

US-China dialogue touches on ‘candid’ concerns before Trump takes office

US president-elect says he and Xi have spoken through representatives, but it is unclear if virtual communication system will be used again.

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US president-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that he and President Xi Jinping were speaking through representatives. Photo: AP
Malaysia

‘Development gap’ poses risk to success of Johor-Singapore SEZ

The Johor-Singapore special economic zone is also poised to spark renewed interest in properties in the Malaysian state, analysts say.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a press conference with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Putrajaya on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Tencent

US blacklisting of China’s Tencent stokes fear of tech war escalation

Tencent’s addition to the Pentagon blacklist raises risks for further sanctions and trade restrictions on Chinese businesses, analysts say.

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Pakistan

Protests over power outages in Pakistan disrupt China trade

The blockade, which began over the weekend, is impacting the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a key initiative for boosting bilateral trade and investment.

Malaysia

After years of delays, Malaysia, Singapore finalise vast SEZ

The region will include Johor’s development zones of Iskandar Malaysia and Pengerang, spanning an area nearly twice the size of Shenzhen.

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Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Banking & finance

Increasing Chinese investments boost Abu Dhabi economy

Investments are creating jobs, developing infrastructure and upping the emirate’s status as a global hub, says investment office director.

People watch a New Year show at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Abu Dhabi on January 1, 2025. Photo: AFP
United States

Biden’s move to block Nippon Steel takeover creates uncertainty for US Steel workers

Analysts say the decision to nix the deal could harm US Steel’s prospects and put the jobs of workers at risk.

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Taiwan

Beijing’s pilot zone for economic integration with Taiwan running out of steam

By 2022 there were over 3,000 people and nearly 1,300 enterprises from Taiwan in Pingtan, Fujian, but the cross-strait beacon is dimming.

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