Minjun ParkAutomotive
China Warns UK of Firm Retaliation over Electric Vehicle Tariffs
British Trade Minister Anas Sarwar confirmed ongoing talks with European partners as London seeks access to the EU’s Made in Europe program.
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Wei ZhangFinance
Hong Kong to Host 21 APEC Economies for 2026 Finance Ministers’ Meeting
The summit from October 20 to 21 follows more than US$126 billion in foreign direct investment inflows into Hong Kong in 2024.
Sarah ChenFinance
Japan Drops Reflation Label as Currency Friction with Washington Mounts
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pivoting away from Abenomics after direct US pressure over the weak yen, even as Tokyo readies a 10 trillion yen food consumption tax cut.
Sarah ChenLogistics
Vietnam and Cambodia Trade Hits $8.7B as Both Nations Eye $20B Target
Bilateral trade reached $8.7 billion in the first eight months of 2026, driven by raw material shipments and new border crossings.
Minjun ParkGeneral
Vietnam Opens First Copyright Infringement Case over Japanese Media
Hanoi targeted a website streaming subtitled anime and movies following pressure from the US and Japan.
Minjun ParkAutomotive
Pakistan Raises Import Duties on Tyres and Motorbike Parts to Protect Local Industry
Pakistan’s cabinet committee increased additional customs duties on imported motorbike parts up to 31 per cent and raised radial tyre tariffs to 11 per cent.
Maria SantosAutomotive
EU Prepares Hybrid Quotas as Chinese Imports Surge to 50,000 Units
The European Commission’s planned safeguard measures follow Beijing’s refusal to voluntarily curb hybrid shipments that face only a 10 per cent baseline tariff.
Wei ZhangFinance
Thai Protesters Slam Foreign Companies as GDP Growth Slows to 1.9%
Activists rally at the Israeli embassy in Bangkok over alleged legal violations and ownership loopholes as authorities weigh a wider corporate crackdown.
Sarah ChenLogistics
Trump and Xi Summit in Washington Yields Limited Progress on Tariffs
Analysts say Beijing sees little reason to grant US political victories ahead of November midterm elections as relations settle into a managed stalemate.
Wei ZhangAutomotive
US and China Agree to $30 Billion Tariff Relief as Chinese EVs Eye Entry
BYD targets 2 million overseas sales in 2026 following growth in Brazil and Europe, while Leapmotor surpasses Subaru and Mitsubishi Motors in global deliveries.
Sarah ChenGeneral
US and China Extend Trade Truce to Jan. 10 as Leaders Meet in Washington
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng agreed to the two-month extension beyond the previous November 10 deadline.
Sarah ChenGeneral
Philippines and Canada on Track to Conclude Free Trade Deal by Year-End
Bilateral trade between both nations reached $2.15 billion in 2025 as negotiators in Toronto resolve major roadblocks.
Maria SantosGeneral
Pentagon Blacklist of Nearly 200 Chinese Companies Threatens Trump and Xi Talks
Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu head to Washington discussions under Defense Department designations that curb federal procurement and restrict commercial lobbying.
Wei ZhangLogistics
Japan and ASEAN Agree to Review Economic Partnership Pact
The talks in Manila will address supply chain disruption risks, artificial intelligence, and regional oil stockpiles.
Rajiv MenonAutomotive
China Rejects EU Push to Cap Hybrid Vehicle Exports
Brussels raised the prospect of higher tariffs after imports of Chinese hybrid vehicles rose from 3,800 in October 2024 to 50,000 in July 2026.
Minjun ParkFood
Pakistan Approves 200,000 Tonnes of Sugar Exports Alongside Maritime and Energy Reforms
Cabinet committee clears surplus sugar shipments with local price controls while backing a three billion rupee vehicle grant for the SCO summit.
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