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Middle East Briefing

EU and UAE Agree to Launch Free Trade Talks: Outlook and Opportunities

04/18/2025

The EU and UAE are set to launch formal trade talks aiming for a comprehensive agreement covering goods, services, and strategic sectors.

China Briefing

China’s Economy Beats Expectations in Q1 2025 - Can Momentum Last?

04/16/2025

While strong export growth helped China’s economy beat expectations in Q1 2025, the impact of US tariffs may test its resilience. We look at China's latest economic indicators.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Reduces MFN Tariff Rates on Strategic Imports: Decree 73

04/16/2025

Vietnam reduces Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariffs on key imports under Decree 73/2025/ND-CP ("Decree 73") to enhance trade relations and supply chain access.

Middle East Briefing

UAE-India CEPA at Three Years: Trade and Investment Growth, Opportunities

04/16/2025

The UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) accelerates bilateral trade, boosting market efficiency.

India Briefing

How Indian Exporters Can Offset Trump Tariffs Using US Foreign-Trade Zones

04/15/2025

Amid Trump-era tariff tensions, Indian analysts see import-export opportunities via the US Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) system, as the central government launches a national help desk to support its domestic traders.

Middle East Briefing

Egypt and the US Sign US$235 Million Locomotive Deal, Amid Tariff Uncertainty

04/15/2025

Amid global tariff uncertainty, Egypt and US trade ties reinforced with a US$235 million railway modernization deal.

China Briefing

Impact of US-China Tariffs on Transfer Pricing - Considerations for MNCs

04/14/2025

The escalating global trade war has profound implications for transfer pricing. We discuss strategies for MNCs to mitigate risk exposure.

ASEAN Briefing

How U.S. Tariff Exemptions on Electronics Could Reshape Southeast Asia’s Manufacturing Landscape

04/14/2025

The U.S. tariff exemptions cover electronics imports from ASEAN, including semiconductors and key components.

China Briefing

Trump Raises Tariffs on China to 145% - Overview and Trade Implications

04/11/2025

Trump's latest tariff hike will place significant pressure on Chinese exporters, but has the potential to reshape global trade relations.

China Briefing

US Trump Tariffs: Key Implications for China's Ultra-Fast Fashion

04/11/2025

US Trump Tariffs, reinstated in April 2025, revoked the de minimis exemption for Chinese shipments, introducing new tariffs on small packages and bulk imports. This shift threatens China’s ultra-fast fashion sector, by raising operational costs and disrupting their business model based on low-value, high-frequency shipments.

China Briefing

China’s 2025 Outbound Investment: Key Markets & Sector Trends

04/10/2025

China's outbound direct investment is shifting toward emerging markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Central Europe.

ASEAN Briefing

Navigating US Tariffs: A Strategic Outlook for Indonesia

04/10/2025

This article explores potential business and policy strategies Indonesia could consider in response to new U.S. tariffs.