On October 20 and in response to the widened U.S. controls, China announced a new set of export restrictions on certain graphite products. As of December 1, Chinese exporters will be required to apply for permits to ship two types of the material, including “high-purity, high-hardness and high-intensity synthetic graphite material and natural flake graphite and its products.”

India is formulating a strategy to decrease reliance on China for supply chains. The Niti Aayog will develop an action plan to reduce the trade deficit with China and safeguard supply chains against geopolitical risks.

The potential for trade exchange between Việt Nam and Macau remained largely untapped, especially food products.

The Vietnamese Prime Minister has returned from Saudi Arabia where increasing trade and investment with the wealthy Middle East nation was high on the agenda. Here’s what was discussed.

Taiwan says it has completed negotiations with Canada over a bilateral foreign investment deal and welcomed the rapid conclusion of the talks.

The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security issued two interim final rules to expand on the 7 October 2022 restrictions aimed at denying access to certain advanced semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment and related items by China and other foreign adversaries.

Animal feed factories in Việt Nam will benefit greatly from the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership thanks to the improved access to the US's raw materials.

The head of the World Trade Organization on Tuesday voiced optimism that trade deals could be reached at the next major ministerial meeting in February 2024.

ASEAN’s rapid economic growth presents an array of prospects for American businesses. With a consumer market estimated to surpass US$4 trillion and a significant rise in the middle-class segment, the region offers an attractive destination for market diversification and expansion.

The attraction of large foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows from the US and Europe, especially into industries with high added value such as manufacturing, technology and pharmaceuticals, is a positive signal about Vietnam’s economic development and international cooperation as well as the country's efforts in improving its position on the global value chain, according to Savills Vietnam experts.