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Opinion & Features

Batteries are crucial technology for the 21st century

Xi’s remarks came a day after he sealed an agreement with Trump, which saw the US roll back some tariffs and export controls and Beijing commit to buying US soy beans and pausing fresh rare earth curbs.
International

China’s Xi calls for stable supply chains after sealing Trump truce

John Low, co-managing partner for South-east Asia at Roland Berger, said South-east Asia must use its resources, not rivalry, to climb the global value chain.
ASEAN Business

South-east Asia evolving into multi-hub industrial network: Roland Berger

The action against Nexperia has raised fears of disruption in the auto industry.
Telcos, Media & Tech

China says Dutch Nexperia seizure places supply chain at risk

The built environment is among the hardest sectors to decarbonise, being responsible for nearly 34% of annual global carbon emissions, according to the UN Environment Programme.
Opinion & Features

Carbon’s ‘hidden passport’: Financing sustainable supply chains

Beyond tariffs, uncertainty is causing businesses to hold back on investments, which will affect the external environment and thus Singapore’s economy in the coming months and into next year, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
ASEAN Business

Companies keener to shift production to Asean amid US tariffs: PM Wong tells ABC News

Panelist Vikrom Kromadit (centre), chairman of Thai industrial estate developer Amata Corporation, observed that Chinese manufacturers have rapidly expanded their presence in Amata’s industrial spaces in recent years.
ASEAN Business

South-east Asia no longer just an assembly hub for China: panellists

Several companies still see Asean as the region with the best economic opportunities, far outpacing India and China. Its attraction is not hard to understand. 
Opinion & Features

How Asean can rewrite the global supply chain map

European export interest towards South and South-east Asia doubled from 7% to 14%, after the US’ “Liberation Day” tariffs, notes Allianz Trade.
Global Enterprise

Tariff heat sees Europe heighten focus on Vietnam and Indonesia

FILE PHOTO: Flags of U.S. and China are seen in this illustration picture taken August 2, 2022. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration/File Photo
International

Trump’s envoy to China calls out threat of foreign supply chains

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