BASF Sharpens Focus on Asia’s Emerging Giants
LUDWIGSHAFEN/BEIJING/DELHI — BASF, the world’s largest chemical producer, is accelerating its pivot toward Asia’s booming economies. At the company’s recent Annual General Meeting, CEO Markus Kamieth underscored plans to intensify growth efforts not only in China but more aggressively in … Continue reading BASF Sharpens Focus on Asia’s Emerging Giants
Vietnam Signals Readiness for U.S. Trade Deal
HANOI – Vietnam has formally opened trade negotiations with the United States, seeking to avoid a proposed 46% tariff on its exports by demonstrating a willingness to purchase American goods and address long-standing U.S. concerns over trade practices. The discussions come … Continue reading Vietnam Signals Readiness for U.S. Trade Deal
Xi Jinping Visits Vietnam to Deepen Strategic Ties
HANOI – Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Vietnam on Monday as part of a high-profile Southeast Asia tour aimed at strengthening regional alliances and promoting economic cooperation in response to rising global trade tensions and sweeping U.S. tariffs. Vietnam … Continue reading Xi Jinping Visits Vietnam to Deepen Strategic Ties
China Responds to U.S. Tariffs with Southeast Asia Outreach
BEIJING — As the U.S.-China trade conflict intensifies under President Donald Trump’s sweeping 145% tariffs on Chinese goods, President Xi Jinping is embarking on a high-stakes diplomatic mission across Southeast Asia, aiming to forge deeper regional alliances and counterbalance the … Continue reading China Responds to U.S. Tariffs with Southeast Asia Outreach
Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Suspension, China exempted
WASHINGTON – In a significant shift in U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump declared a 90-day suspension of the recently imposed “reciprocal” tariffs on multiple countries, aiming to foster negotiations for new trade agreements. This suspension does not extend to … Continue reading Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Suspension, China exempted