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Trade

Regulations 3 months ago

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Yarn import duties may backfire on garment producers

A new safeguard duty on imported cotton yarn aims to protect local spinners from cheap imports, but the garment industry has warned that costlier materials will hurt its competitiveness in global markets.

Economy 3 months ago

China and ASEAN, hit by US tariffs, sign upgraded free trade pact

The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN and China on Tuesday signed an upgrade to their free trade agreement, which is expected to include sections on digital, green economy and other new industries.

Academia 3 months ago

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ASEAN turns geoeconomic turbulence into regional strategy

The summit is a chance to reaffirm ASEAN centrality in promoting open, inclusive regional economic integration amid rising protectionism.

Academia 4 months ago

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Brazil and ASEAN: Together for a prosperous and peaceful future

Ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit on Oct. 26 in Kuala Lumpur, the Brazilian president shares his views about areas in which his country and the regional grouping can cooperate toward building a sustainable future of prosperity and peace.

Regulations 4 months ago

EU eases deforestation law for smallholders but keeps 2025 start

The European Commission proposed a further softening of the EU anti-deforestation law on Tuesday, relieving the reporting burden for many smallholders and businesses in select countries but stepping back from delaying the world-first green policy by another year.