Interview
IMF's Gita Gopinath: Global trade realignment 'going to last a long time'
'It's going to make it harder for us to achieve our common goals'
Trade
Trade
China passes tariff law as tensions with trading partners simmer
Legislation likened to 'nuclear' deterrent amid criticism of Chinese industrial capacity
Defense
Japan sees 'transition phase' in dual-use military export controls
Ministry says changes in global environment require tougher measures
Energy
Mitsui & Co. set to take part in $7bn LNG project in UAE
New gas field expected to produce 10 million tonnes annually
Comment
Australia shifts focus from ASEAN to individual Southeast Asian nations
Move reflects new international political and economic realities
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Materials
China steelmakers show overcapacity strain as U.S. battens import hatches
Worsening earnings push manufacturers to seek new export markets
Trade
Biden calls for tripling tariffs on Chinese steel
At United Steelworkers, president stresses that U.S. Steel should remain American
Opinion
U.K. is committed to Indo-Pacific security and stability
New agreements demonstrate support for free and fair trade
Interview
Taiwan trade czar seeks new deals, braces for possible Trump win
John Deng eyes India 'opportunity' after breakthroughs with U.S., U.K. and Canada
Trade
Japan's exports grow on semiconductor equipment sales to China
Overseas shipments rose 7.3%, while imports fell 4.9% in March
International relations
China relaxes German farm product controls in drive to win friends
Under U.S. pressure to curb exports, Beijing seeks closer ties elsewhere
Opinion
U.S.-China fight over manufacturing subsidies just getting started
Yellen's attempts to persuade Beijing to change course fell on deaf ears
International relations
Germany's Scholz kicks off China trip amid tensions over EVs, Russia
Three-day visit to include meetings with President Xi and Premier Li
Trade
China exports decline by 7.5%, far more than forecast
Imports down 1.9% in dollar terms as March data overshadows positive factory signals
Opinion
Germany and France have to form a common front toward China
Insubstantial Ukraine pledges will not justify watering down trade complaints
Supply Chain
U.S. coal exports take hit after Baltimore bridge collapse: EIA
Japan the top importer of steelmaking coal from the port
Commodities
Copper hits 1-year high amid economic green shoots in China
Signs of manufacturing recovery on strong U.S. demand buoy metals and stocks
Opinion
India-U.S.-South Korea tech cooperation has strategic logic
By capitalizing on competitive advantages, trio can strengthen supply chains
Supply Chain
Malaysia's largest port to double capacity to chase Singapore
Supply chain diversification adds to logistics competition in Southeast Asia
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Economy
Japan's GDP down annualized 0.8% in February: JCER
Economy shrank for second straight month, led by decline in auto shipments
Asia Insight
Japan's Expo 2025: Osaka triumph or billion-dollar folly?
World fair site on 'Dream Island' mired in construction delays and doubling of costs
US-China tensions
Yellen meets China's Premier Li amid 'tough conversations' on industry
Chinese leader tells U.S. Treasury chief that nations should be 'partners not adversaries'
US-China tensions
Yellen's overcapacity digs rehash 'China threat' rhetoric: Xinhua
Chinese state media says comments create pretext for more U.S. protectionism
US-China tensions
Yellen calls on China to offer level playing field for U.S. companies
Treasury secretary says ending 'coercive actions' would improve business climate
International relations
Pakistan and Taliban to expand trade despite lingering tensions
Two countries agree on 'separation of business from politics'