Herman Ho (Economic Reporter)
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Dollar Falls 10% in First Half, Boosting US Exports — But Will it Undermine Dollar's Global Status?
The dollar index broke below the 97 threshold on the final trading day of the second quarter, posting a cumulative decline of 10.7 per cent in the first half — its worst performance since 1973. "
Asia's Grey Supply Chains: What is 'Origin Laundering'? Can China Use This to Evade US Tariffs?
The colloquially termed "origin laundering" exists in a grey area of international trade and represents a tax avoidance method, formally known as "origin fraud" or "transshipment".
US-Vietnam Trade Agreement Insights and Details: Asian Countries May Face Higher Tariffs Than Expected as Trump Continues Pressure for De-Sinicisation
Following Britain, Vietnam has reached a trade agreement with the United States. US President Donald Trump announced the trade agreement with Vietnam on July 2, with tax rates higher than expected by the outside world.
Ukrainian Drone Crowdfunding Project Founder Discusses "Going and Staying" and the Struggles of Overseas Diaspora Communities
Three years later, will those "inside the city" leave? In this war, Ukraine has extensively used drones to counter Russian attacks, with its unmanned aircraft even considered by the outside world to be developing faster than major powers like China and the US.
Trade War - US Reciprocal Tariff Negotiations with China and Canada Set Deadlines for Agreement
Recent tariff negotiations between the US, China, and Canada show signs of progress. China and the US reached a framework deal with reduced tariffs and export concessions, while US-Canada talks aim to integrate trade with broader security and regulatory cooperation.
Trade Negotiations Enter Critical Phase: Understanding Progress with Japan, UK, and Middle East
US trade talks gain momentum: UK wins tariff reprieves, Japan negotiates with tech leverage, and the UAE pursues a CEPA path amid Middle East tariff tensions.
Trade War | US Debt Market Turmoil: Long-term Bonds Become Investors' "Sell America" Choice, Also Negotiating Chips for China and Japan
US long-term bonds, once seen as safe assets, are now Donald Trump’s Achilles' heel—used as bargaining chips by China and Japan amid trade war tensions, as yields soar and global investors begin to 'Sell America'