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Relief in South-east Asia as Trump’s tariffs level playing field
With no one gaining an advantage, the region looks forward to business as usual. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Malay Mail8h
South-east Asia breathes easier as US caps tariffs at 19pc, averting worst-case blow
South-east Asian countries breathed a sigh of relief on Friday after the US announced tariffs on their exports that were far ...
Asia Stock Markets Fall as Trump Sets New Tariffs for Dozens of Countries -- Update
Asia-Pacific equity markets fell broadly, following U.S. stock futures lower, after President Trump announced steeper tariffs against dozens of countries while delaying the effective date by a week.
Trump tariffs send Asia currencies falling, with Korean won leading losses
The Singapore dollar stayed unchanged against the greenback at 1.2977 as at 2.53pm. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...
The Business Times8h
Most Asean nations get softer US tariffs, mitigating growth risks ahead of Aug 7 hikes
MOST Asean countries have secured reductions of the US reciprocal tariffs ahead of the prior Aug 1 deadline for the higher ...
The Economist1d
South Asian women will be hurt by the trade war
T hE participation rate of women in the labour markets of South Asia is in general woefully low. The region’s garment ...
Risk of deadly diarrheal diseases in children could worsen as climate changes
Diarrhea remains one of the most serious health threats to young children in the Global South, and new research shows that ...
Trump’s tariffs face challenge, while administration rushes to finish trade deals
The Trump administration’s tariffs are facing a major challenge in front of federal judges. Meanwhile, Mexico got a 90-day ...