Trade

China frustrated by last-minute scramble to plan Xi-Trump summit

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, on Oct 30, 2025.

Britain working with allies to support shipping through war-choked Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on March 10 they would not let any oil out of the Middle East until US and Israeli attacks cease.

China’s exports soared 22% before Middle East war broke out

A cargo ship with containers docks at a terminal of the Yantian port in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

From 1776 to 2026: Adam Smith's lessons for the global economy

The bronze statue of Adam Smith, renowned economist and philosopher, located on the Royal Mile, positioned just outside St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Lesley Martin

South Korea parliament committee backs bill to enable $350 billion US investment

Employees work at Pyeongtaek port in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, July 8, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

Japan asked US not to disadvantage Tokyo under new tariff rules

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to visit the United States on March 19.

Gold stuck in Dubai is being sold at discount as war widens

Gold is typiclaly transported in the cargo holds of passenger aircraft, a mode of transportation that has been severely disrupted due to Iranian missiles.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 7, 2026

Smoke rises over Beirut’s southern suburbs following an air strike by Israeli forces against the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

China to import more to balance trade as surplus causes friction with partners

The photo taken on February 10, 2026 shows people browsing through luxury bags at a second-hand store in Shanghai. Boosting domestic consumption will be among key goals set forth by China's leaders at the annual Two Sessions political conclave this week, but they face an uphill battle. (Photo by Jade GAO / AFP) / To go with AFP story: China-economy-politics-consumer-travel-retail, FOCUS by Jing Xuan TENG and Peter CATTERALL

US customs agency expects tariff refund system to be ready in 45 days

US officials are trying to hammer out a process for returning US$166 billion (S$212 billion) in tariff payments to around 330,000 importers.

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