Vietnamese Steel Producers Echo Thailand's Concerns over Steel Dumping from China in the Region
Vietnam and Thailand are taking a regional approach to address the surge in Chinese steel imports, known as steel dumping. Vietnam's April 2
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May 20
Luxury Home Sales Plunge 50% in Singapore So Far in 2024
Singapore's luxury home sales have plunged by 50% in the first quarter of 2024, significantly impacted by cooling measures, increased intere
May 18
Thailand Targets Chinese Steel Dumping Representing 70% of Domestic Consumption
Thailand's Ministry of Commerce is contemplating broadening current anti-dumping measures against Chinese hot-rolled coil steel, which makes
May 15
With China’s Property Market Struggling, India, Korea and Vietnam Are Hot
China's commercial property market is slumping due to a combination of companies pursuing a "China-plus-one" strategy to mitigate geopolitic
May 10
SMIC's Profits Tumble 68.9% in 2024 Marking a Rough Patch for China's Semiconductor Giant
SMIC, China's largest semiconductor manufacturer, faces intense competition and declining profits, with a significant 68.9% drop in net inco
May 10
Philippines calls for expelling Chinese diplomats as South China Sea row escalates
The disputes took a sharp diplomatic turn in 2024 when the Philippines' national security adviser accused Chinese diplomats of orchestratin
May 10
Microsoft CEO Pledges Nearly $5 Billion for Southeast Asia Investment
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently concluded a visit to Southeast Asia, committing billions to enhance the region's cloud and artificial i
May 8
While U.S. pays little attention to Latin America, China has moved in
In this Miami Herald article by the Miami Herald, Albert Torres discusses the strategic implications of China's burgeoning economic ties in
May 2
U.S. Companies Advised to Exit China's Xinjiang Over Forced Labor Concerns
The ongoing conflict and allegations of human rights abuses in China, highlighted in the U.S. State Department's Annual Human Rights Report,
Feb 23
Is China Losing Its Grip? Southeast Asia Emerges as a New Investment Hub
FDI into China dipped to $33 billion, the lowest since 1993. The good news is that China's FDI figure was positive, some analysts were predi
Feb 7
Bolivia Accepts Chinese Control of Zinc Refinery for $350 Million
Zinc is used in a wide range of applications including galvanizing steel to prevent rust and corrosion, creation of alloys such as brass and
Feb 2
Half of US Firms in China Have No Plans to Expand
Real estate has been used by the CCP to inflate and manipulate its GDP resulting in unyieldy real estate debt and ghost cities sprinkling th
Jan 30
Vietnam and Philippines Sign South China Sea Security Pact
China's unilateral ownership claims to the South China Sea are not supported by its neighbors or any significant power. The trajectory of th
Jan 30
China's Shrinking Manufacturing Activity Sending Shudders Through Southeast Asia
Last year Chinese real estate collapsed. Will Chinese manufacturing do the same this year? For the fourth consecutive month manufacturing ac
Jan 28
The Philippines Continues to Rev Up Military Response to Chinese Sea Aggressions
The conflict in Asia over who controls the South China Sea is primarily driven by the fact that China has claimed it all for itself and has
Jan 22
China's Influence in Latin America May Soon Alarm Washington
China has risen to a position of dominance in Latin America which is surprising given the geographic and cultural proximity the region has t
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