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Thailand's trade bodies say Washington's new levies affect most rivals equally, though forced labour compliance and diversification now top the agenda
Successful recovery of yttrium and dysprosium from Pacific seabed deposits highlights technical progress but underscores cost barriers to reducing China dependence
Manufacturing and tech projects drove a 70% jump in PEZA approvals during the first seven months, positioning the country for deeper integration into global supply chains.
NAN GreenMet launches integrated NdFeB manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh, targeting 2028 start as India seeks supply chain independence in critical materials
Chinese silicon wafer manufacturer reaches production milestone and eyes 1.8 million unit monthly capacity as domestic semiconductor push accelerates
New Delhi greenlights $105 million in infrastructure at Manallur and Pillapaikkam as part of broader strategy to localize supply chains and capture export share
The new forced-labor tariff regime adds complexity to an already layered customs landscape as importers navigate overlapping trade restrictions
Washington announces duties of up to 12.5% on imports from key allies, triggering diplomatic friction across the region
Presidential memorandum targets Asia's textile, electronics, and assembly exporters under Section 301 action effective July 24
Landslides and toxic conditions plague rare earth mining as global demand for electric vehicles and wind turbines fuels deadly extraction in conflict zones
Washington's proposal to impose up to 200 percent tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals threatens to disrupt supply chains across Asia, even in markets with minimal direct exposure.
Taiwan's leading circuit board maker launched Thai production in 2025 and is now training local engineers to support Southeast Asia expansion
Factory output climbed to a twelve-year high in July while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East cloud business sentiment
South Korean battery materials maker unveils roadmap to supply complete range of components for next-generation solid-state cells
The US-backed semiconductor and AI project in New Clark City targets $10 billion initial investment, with potential to generate 190,000 jobs and $200 billion in exports at full capacity.
Red Sea attacks on Saudi tankers push benchmark prices past $100 for first time since May, with depleted reserves leaving markets fewer options to absorb shocks
New duties targeting supply chains suspected of forced labor mark broadest trade enforcement action since 2025, affecting Asian manufacturers from Vietnam to Bangladesh.
Southeast Asian exporters ship 1.07 million tonnes to Chinese buyers in first half of 2026, but oversupply pushes wholesale prices down as much as 20%
President Jae-Myung Lee will meet Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and other industry leaders as Seoul strengthens its position in the global semiconductor and artificial intelligence supply chain.
US strikes on Iran and Houthi attacks on Red Sea tankers push oil to six-week highs, renewing inflation fears across Asian markets
The South Korean supplier has now secured $750 million in MLCC orders for 2027, underscoring Asia's grip on critical AI infrastructure supply chains.
