Trade Relations | ASIA BRIEFING

China Briefing

China-Sweden Economic Relations: Trade, Investment, and Opportunities

11/04/2025

China and Sweden are each other’s largest trading partners in Asia and Northern Europe, with notable Swedish exports including pharmaceuticals, machinery, and transport equipment.

China Briefing

US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline

11/04/2025

Trump has threatened an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods in retaliation for the expansion of rare earth export controls. This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on October 11, 2025.

China Briefing

EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline

11/04/2025

Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.

Vietnam Briefing

Malaysia-Vietnam Aim for US$20 Billion in Two-Way Trade

10/30/2025

Malaysia and Vietnam have become pivotal trade connections between each other and global supply chains broadly. Here’s how trade works between these two burgeoning Southeast Asian economies.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam-Finland Ties Upgraded to Strategic Partnership: Trade, Investment, and New Opportunities

10/27/2025

Vietnam and Finland elevate ties to a Strategic Partnership, with economic and innovation collaborations playing a key role.

Vietnam Briefing

New Horizons for Trade and Investment between Vietnam and Scandinavian Countries

10/21/2025

Vietnam and Scandinavian countries deepen trade and investment ties in 2025, focusing on green growth, innovation, and sustainable partnerships.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam-Norway Relations: Trade, Investment, and Business Opportunities

09/26/2025

Vietnam-Norway partnership offers investment opportunities in renewable energy, sustainable fisheries, circular economy, and high-tech sectors.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam-South Korea Trade and Investment: An Overview in 2025

09/23/2025

Vietnam and South Korea continue to strengthen their economic partnership, with recent developments marking significant progress.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam-Sweden Trade Overview in 2025

09/18/2025

The EVFTA has changed the face of trade between Vietnam and the European Union. In this article, the Vietnam Briefing considers the specifics of what this has meant for trade between EU member Sweden and Vietnam.

Middle East Briefing

Hong Kong and Jordan Sign Comprehensive Double Taxation Agreement (CDTA)

09/11/2025

The Hong Kong–Jordan Double Taxation Agreement (CDTA) reduces withholding taxes, eliminates double taxation, and provides legal clarity.

Middle East Briefing

Customs Tariffs, Import-Export Taxes and Exemptions in Kuwait: A Complete Guide

08/26/2025

We look at Kuwait tariff structure, import and export procedures, required documents, and enforcement practices to aid business expansion.

India Briefing

India's FTA Network: Updates in 2025

08/21/2025

Explore 2025 updates on India’s evolving Free Trade Agreement (FTA) landscape. On July 24, 2025, India and the UK formally signed an FTA, a momentous step forward in India’s trade relations with major developed economies.