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The BR International Trade Report: July 2025
JD Supra - California
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July 22, 2025
Welcome to this month’s issue of The BR International Trade Report, Blank Rome’s monthly digital newsletter highlighting international trade, cross-border investment, and geopolitical risk issues impacting businesses domestically and abroad....
Business : Sianlon Aquatic Eyes Japan Market Expansion
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Sianlon Aquatic Sdn Bhd, one of Malaysia’s leading ornamental fish breeders, is exploring new export prospects in the Japanese market following its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka. In a...
‘Very close to a trade deal,’ Trump says after meeting Philippine leader Marcos at White House
The Indian Express
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July 22, 2025
US President Donald Trump met with his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House on Tuesday as both leaders discussed strengthening economic and security ties, according to the Associated Press (AP).Speaking to reporters in...
Trump welcomes Philippine leader Marcos at White House and says he thinks there will be a trade deal
98.7FM & AM1340 WGAU - Georgia
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July 22, 2025
WASHINGTON — (AP) — President Donald Trump welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday at the White House, as the two countries are seeking closer security and economic ties in the face of shifting geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific...
Trump welcomes Philippine leader Marcos at White House and says he thinks there will be a trade deal
ABC 13 - Texas
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July 22, 2025
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday at the White House, as the two countries are seeking closer security and economic ties in the face of shifting geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific...
Indonesian minister explains US tariff deal to business sector
Antara
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July 22, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, has held a public outreach session to explain the country's new import tariff agreement with the United States. Held in Jakarta on Monday, the event was...
Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore, to organise programmes on AI for businesses
The Hindu
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July 22, 2025
With businesses increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI), the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore, plans to organise awareness events and sessions on AI, especially for Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs)....
World : Brunei’s Second Foreign Minister on Working Visit to Malaysia for 26th EOL Meeting
Bernama
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July 22, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, July 22 (Bernama) -- Brunei’s Second Foreign Minister, Dato Seri Setia Haji Erywan bin Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Haji Mohd Yusof, is undertaking a two-day working visit to Malaysia starting Tuesday to attend the 26th Meeting on the...
Strengthening Ties: Trump and Philippine President Marcos Jr. to Discuss Trade, Tariffs, and Regional Security at the White House
[your]NEWS
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July 22, 2025
By Emmanuel Ogbonna In a significant step toward bolstering economic and security alliances in Southeast Asia, U.S. President Donald Trump will host Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House on Tuesday. The high-level meeting...
Singapore central bank roped in JP Morgan, two others to manage stock market boost
The Independent Singapore
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July 22, 2025
SINGAPORE: Singapore is taking a new tack to revive its stock market, announcing a strategic S$5 billion initiative to attract investors and boost market participation. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has chosen three asset managers:...
Japan’s Transition Finance – A Roadmap For UK-Japan Collaboration On Net Zero
City A.M.
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July 22, 2025
Tuesday 22 July 2025 10:23 am | Updated: Tuesday 22 July 2025 10:24 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Returning to London this week, I was struck not...
General : Borneo Flora Festival 2025 Exceeds All Expectations, Draws 104,543 Visitors
Bernama
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July 30, 2025
LABUAN, July 30 (Bernama) -- The Borneo Flora Festival (BFF) 2025 has exceeded all expectations, drawing a remarkable 104,543 visitors, more than double its original target of 50,000. The five-day event drew crowds not only from Labuan and across...
Why the ‘Indie Edge’ matters to the OTA power players
WIT
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July 29, 2025
While the major OTAs are largely driven by scale, their travellers are increasingly seeking indie travel experiences, which explains why almost all of them are entering the tours and activities space. With the market inching closer to a projected...
EnQuest Awarded PSA for Offshore Brunei Block
Rigzone
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July 21, 2025
EnQuest plc) said it has been awarded a production sharing agreement (PSA) for Block C in Brunei by the Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam (PABD). The company’s subsidiary EnQuest EP BV Ltd will initially be the sole operator of the PSA,...
General : Wasco Launches Vendor Sustainability Programme To Advance Climate And Human Rights Goals
Bernama
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July 30, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Global energy and bioenergy solutions provider Wasco Bhd today launched the Wasco Sustainable Transformation Enablement Programme (STEP), designed to strengthen vendor capabilities as part of its broader...
Finepoint | India Plays Hardball With ASEAN After $45 Billion Trade Disaster
News18
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July 21, 2025
Last Updated:July 21, 2025, 11:58 IST India, facing a $45 billion trade deficit with ASEAN, is taking a tough stand—threatening to exit the FTA unless core concerns are addressed. India may be considering terminating its trade pact with ASEAN....
Business : Sarawak Showcases Global Clean Energy Leadership At IEW 2025
Bernama
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July 16, 2025
KUCHING, July 16 (Bernama) -- Sarawak inaugurated the sixth International Energy Week (IEW) 2025 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), reaffirming its pivotal role as a global leader in clean energy innovation amidst the worldwide shift...
China, Vietnam set for first joint army drills as US trade war draws neighbours closer
Bangkok Post
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July 21, 2025
PUBLISHED : 21 Jul 2025 at 09:29 China and Vietnam are set to conduct their first joint army training exercise, according to the Chinese Defence Ministry. In a statement posted on its website on Sunday, the ministry announced that the joint...
Trade War Economics: India's Moment in the US's Tariff Strategy
Vietnam Briefing
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July 15, 2025
Amid shifting US tariff policies, India is gaining a trade edge over global competitors like China and Canada. NITI Aayog’s latest report highlights strong export growth to the US. While this opens key opportunities, experts urge caution against...
ASEAN Happy if World’s Biggest Trade Bloc RCEP Gains New Members
The Jakarta Globe
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Jakarta. ASEAN is open to having the world’s largest trade deal, RCEP, gain new members as Southeast Asian countries seek shock absorbers after the US’ tariffs caused economic uncertainties to spike. The RCEP, short for the Regional Comprehensive...