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Monday 28 July 2025
US tariff talks leave SEA auto supply chains in flux
Recent tariff negotiations between Southeast Asian countries and the US under President Donald Trump have yet to produce finalized agreements with nations including Singapore, Thailand,...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
US announces separate trade agreements with Philippines and Indonesia
The US has announced two major trade agreements with the Philippines and Indonesia, signaling a shift in tariff structures and deeper bilateral cooperation in defense and commerce.
Tuesday 22 July 2025
Apple and Google set to benefit as US-Indonesia trade talks ease market barriers
Despite US tariffs on Indonesian goods, Indonesia is negotiating lower duties by offering significant benefits to US tech firms, especially Apple and Google.
Friday 18 July 2025
Pegatron chair hails Indonesia tariff cut, urges balance in US-China AI strategy
Pegatron Chairman T.H. Tung welcomed the sharp reduction in US tariffs on Indonesian exports to 19%—the lowest among Asian countries to date—as a timely boost for the...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
As Huawei Ascend courts the Middle East and Southeast Asia, Washington raises red flags
In early July, the US Department of Commerce issued a stark warning: using Huawei's Ascend AI chips "anywhere in the world" could be considered a violation of US export controls....
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Trump cuts Indonesian tariff to 19% after securing billions in purchase commitments
US President Donald Trump announced a new trade agreement with Indonesia on Tuesday, establishing a 19% tariff on goods imported from the Southeast Asian nation into the United States...
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Trump rekindles history as allies scramble in trade turmoil
The Trump administration is exploiting uncertainty and escalating tariff threats as its new strategy to force countries to comply with US demands. Starting on August 1, the US will...
Wednesday 9 July 2025
US tariff pressure puts Taiwan's industrial resilience to test
Is US President Donald Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" policy a serious threat or merely a high-stakes bluff? Taiwan finds itself excluded from the initial list of targeted economies,...
Wednesday 9 July 2025
What Trump’s ‘tariff fines’ mean for Asia
US President Donald Trump has officially issued the latest round of tariff notices, targeting 14 countries, including Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Tunisia, South Africa,...
Monday 30 June 2025
CATL breaks ground on US$6B Indonesia battery venture
The world's top maker of electric-vehicle batteries broke ground on a US$6 billion battery material ecosystem in Indonesia as the government pushes ahead with commodity downstreaming...
Saturday 14 June 2025
Tatung sees clear order visibility through 2027
Tatung has reported an over 4% year-over-year rise in May 2025 revenue, thanks to significant demand for its electronic manufacturing services (EMS) from customers reacting to US...
Monday 9 June 2025
Acerpure targets SEA market, eyes strong brand growth in 2025
Andrew Hou, chairman of Acerpure, highlighted plans to expand into more country markets and broaden product lines from small appliances to major home appliances. Despite global economic...
Thursday 22 May 2025
SEA smartphone shipments decline as entry-level segment faces uncertainties in 1Q25
After quarters of growth, Southeast Asian countries witnessed declining smartphone shipments in the first quarter as the entry-level segment experienced uncertainties and high inve...
Monday 19 May 2025
Substrate makers' China exit stalls as SEA relocation falls short
Amid the renewed US-China trade tensions and fierce price competition from Chinese peers, the industry trend of "China Minus One" has resurfaced, spreading from outsourced semiconductor...
Monday 12 May 2025
Trump's tariffs rattle Southeast Asia: What it means for Taiwan's supply chain strategy
The latest round of tariffs from US President Donald Trump is shaking up Southeast Asia's manufacturing heartland, dealing a blow to nations that form the backbone of Taiwan's electronics...