US-China trade

Top automakers urge US Congress to permanently ban Chinese cars

2026-09-04T03:15:21.000Z
It is a “reasonable assumption” that Beijing needs 15 years to develop extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, says Germany’s Zeiss Group.

China 15 years behind in top chipmaking tools, says ASML supplier

2026-09-03T02:05:49.000Z
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced new sanctions on close to 60 entities, individuals and vessels tied to Iran’s oil-revenue and weapons-procurement networks.

US sanctions on Iran won’t splinter Washington’s trade truce with Beijing

2026-09-02T23:00:00.000Z
The G20 meeting of finance chiefs came amid a global bond market sell-off on worries over growing debt levels and inflation pressures.

G20 finance chiefs back action against trade-distorting policies; China holds out

2026-09-02T01:03:42.000Z
US Treasury Secretary Bessent (left) and US Federal Reserve chair Warsh in Asheville, North Carolina, for the G20 finance leaders meeting on Aug 30.

G20 countries should consider more trade barriers with China to cut imbalances: Bessent

2026-08-31T03:50:30.000Z
CXMT argues that the Pentagon’s decision was “arbitrary,” lacked evidentiary support and violated its due-process rights.

Chinese chipmaker CXMT sues Pentagon over ‘Chinese military company’ designation

2026-08-30T02:14:29.000Z
Maritime transshipment is a common yet fundamental practice in logistics, designed to ensure that goods reach their final destination efficiently.

US calls transhipments a ‘scam’: Why do firms reroute goods, and how does Singapore manage this?

2026-08-25T01:05:23.000Z
The ministry noted that Singapore’s economic competitiveness is underpinned by strong rule of law, transparent regulations, as well as zero tolerance for fraud, corruption and criminal activities.

Firms transhipping through Singapore must declare the true country of origin of goods: MTI

2026-08-16T05:23:57.000Z
Chinese firms are capitalising on Vietnam’s skilled workforce and growing industrial base.

Can Vietnam build an industrial powerhouse of its own?

2026-08-14T01:35:00.000Z
US President Donald Trump (centre) said the projects would create thousands of jobs and promote economic stability and security.

Trump touts US$3 billion investment in minerals projects to counter China

2026-08-08T04:15:00.000Z