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Vietnam is playing the negotiating game with the US; its Foreign Minister plans to meet with Trump to resolve the transshipment goods issue.
Vietnam is preparing to use its visit to Washington to push forward trade negotiations with the United States, after being stuck in a quagmire over the definition of transshipment goods that could be subject to tariffs as high as 40%. -
Malaysia is poised to review its rules on civil servant shareholdings, which have been in place for over 20 years.
Malaysia is preparing to overhaul its more than 20-year-old rules on government officials' shareholdings following criticism over the head of an anti-corruption agency holding significant stock holdings. -
Liquidity in the Indian banking system has surged to its highest level in several months, impacting lending stimulus targets.
Excess liquidity in the Indian banking system increased rapidly after the central bank injected money into the system, pushing money market interest rates below the RBI's deposit rate. -
The U.S. and Japan are close to finalizing three pilot projects from a $550 billion fund to boost trade deals.
The United States and Japan are close to finalizing three pilot projects from a $550 billion fund, covering data centers, energy, and semiconductor materials, to boost trade deals. -
China has banned automakers from selling cars below production cost, in an effort to control the price war.
China has banned automakers from selling cars below production cost, closing loopholes that have allowed price undercutting in the world's largest automotive market after years of price wars. -
The US Congress has approved a bill that will require voter verification of nationality for midterm elections.
The U.S. Congress passed the Save America Act, requiring registered voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship and adding a requirement for photo ID cards. -
Hedge funds and non-bank financial institutions hold over $30 trillion in global government debt, risking market manipulation.
Nikkei's analysis reveals that non-bank financial institutions and hedge funds hold roughly half of all government debt in developed countries, a record high. -
The Bank of Canada blames US policy for increasing global turmoil and driving interest rate uncertainty.
The Bank of Canada blames U.S. policies for increasing global turmoil and driving interest rate uncertainty, warning that a review of the North American trade agreement risks impacting investment and inflation. -
Neodymium, a small but powerful mineral, is a new strategic point in the US-China trade war.
Neodymium, the core of permanent magnets in electric cars, appliances, and wind turbines, has become a key factor in tensions between the United States and China. -
Cambodia is preparing new laws to crack down on transnational scammers.
Cambodia is preparing new laws to crack down on transnational scammers, emphasizing that Cambodia is no longer a safe haven for scammers.



























