Youqi’s first attempt at large-scale durian farming on this land was in 2019. Yet, the first phase saw 6,000 seedlings die, with a survival rate […]
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Indonesia pledges more US imports as part of tariffs talks
JAKARTA: Indonesia said on Friday (Apr 18) it would boost oil and gas imports from the United States as part of a deal to ease […]
Trump orders tariff probe on all US critical mineral imports
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Apr 15) ordered a probe into potential new tariffs on all US critical minerals imports, a major escalation in […]
US begins probes into pharmaceutical, chip imports, setting stage for tariffs
The Trump administration is kicking off investigations into imports of pharmaceuticals and semiconductors as part of a bid to impose tariffs on both sectors on […]
Thailand will cut tariffs on US corn imports, minister says
BANGKOK : Thailand will cut tariffs on imports of corn from the United States, but volumes still need to be finalised, the finance minister said on […]
Beijing bites back at US tariffs by curbing Hollywood imports
SMALL BOX OFFICE TAKE Hollywood studios receive only 25 per cent of China’s box office whereas other markets give studios double that, he said. “Such […]
China to ‘moderately reduce’ number of US film imports: China Film Administration
BEIJING: China’s Film Administration said on Thursday (Apr 10) it would “moderately reduce” the number of US films it imported into the country, as a standoff between […]
Taiwan could buy US$200 billion more from US, increase LNG imports as part of trade deal
TAIPEI: Taiwan state-backed bodies could over the next decade buy an extra US$200 billion from the United States and bump up the percentage of LNG […]
Japan to act on Chinese steel imports if unfair practices found under WTO rules
TOKYO : Japan’s trade and industry ministry will consider taking action on imports of Chinese steel if any unfair practices are identified under World Trade […]
Trump says US will soon announce tariffs on pharmaceutical imports
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States will soon announce a “major” tariff on pharmaceutical imports. Speaking to an event at the National […]