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Australia Suspends WTO Case Against China on Barley Tariffs

Australia Suspends WTO Case Against China on Barley Tariffs

By Rod McGuirk
Australia suspended a complaint to the World Trade Organization in the Albanese government’s latest step toward repairing relations with Beijing.
Cambodia Deports 19 Japanese Cybercrime Scam Suspects

Cambodia Deports 19 Japanese Cybercrime Scam Suspects

By Sopheng Cheang
The 19 were taken into custody in the southern city of Sihanoukville on January 24.

What China’s RM 170 Billion Investment Commitment Means for Malaysia

What China’s RM 170 Billion Investment Commitment Means for Malaysia

By James Guild
Does the recent eye-popping investment pledge from Beijing stack up against the country's recent economic history?

Indonesian High-Speed Railway to Begin Operations in August: Minister

Indonesian High-Speed Railway to Begin Operations in August: Minister

By Sebastian Strangio
The $7.2 billion project, a key part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, will be officially opened on Indonesia's independence day.

Former Brazilian President Named As Head of China-Based New Development Bank

Former Brazilian President Named As Head of China-Based New Development Bank

By Joseph Bouchard
The appointment reflects the close relationship between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's Workers’ Party and the government in Beijing.
To Counter China, US Trade Rep Seeks Closer Ties to Allies

To Counter China, US Trade Rep Seeks Closer Ties to Allies

By Paul Wiseman and Josh Boak
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai insists the United States wants to work with allies to build a better, fairer world trading system.

Vietnam, Israel Conclude Negotiations for Free Trade Pact

Vietnam, Israel Conclude Negotiations for Free Trade Pact

By Sebastian Strangio
The agreement, which will be signed later this year, coincides with the 30th anniversary of relations between the two countries.
Southeast Asian Tech Giants Continued Losing Money in 2022

Southeast Asian Tech Giants Continued Losing Money in 2022

By James Guild
After a single-minded focus on growth and expansion, the region's leading tech firms face a rocky transition to sustained profitability.

The Socio-Economic Impact of the Delayed IMF Bailout Program in Pakistan

The Socio-Economic Impact of the Delayed IMF Bailout Program in Pakistan

By Sania Zeb
Delaying the IMF program has negatively affected investor confidence, increased inflation, and hindered growth prospects.

IMF’s Package to Sri Lanka Includes Corruption Fixing

IMF’s Package to Sri Lanka Includes Corruption Fixing

By Rathindra Kuruwita
But is the governance diagnostic exercise just another tool to legitimize its austerity measures?

Chairman Says Russia’s Gazprom Close to Maximum Gas Supply to China

Chairman Says Russia’s Gazprom Close to Maximum Gas Supply to China

By Associated Press
China's imports from Russia, mostly oil and gas, surged 31.3 percent over a year ago in January and February to $18.6 billion.
Tackling Central Asia’s Remaining Development Challenges

Tackling Central Asia’s Remaining Development Challenges

By Evgeny Vinokurov and Anton Malakhov
The region needs to overcome four key structural challenges: lack of access to the sea, low level of development of the financial sector, lack of water and energy coordination, and climate change.

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