US blacklists Chinese tech giants as Beijing condemns move and warns of retaliation

US blacklists Chinese tech giants as Beijing condemns move and warns of retaliation

Beijing has expressed strong opposition after the United States moved to place several major Chinese technology firms on a blacklist over allegations of ties to the Chinese military, a decision that has further strained relations between the two global powers. The latest update from the US Department of Defense includes well-known companies such as Alibaba, […]

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US Tariffs Threaten S$4 Billion in Singapore Pharma Exports – DPM Gan Assures Ongoing Talks, Possible Exemptions

US Tariffs Threaten S$4 Billion in Singapore Pharma Exports – DPM Gan Assures Ongoing Talks, Possible Exemptions

SINGAPORE, Sept 27 — A looming wave of US-imposed tariffs has sent ripples through Singapore’s pharmaceutical sector, which exports close to S$4 billion (RM13 billion) worth of high-value, branded drugs to the United States annually. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, who also serves as Singapore’s Trade Minister, addressed growing concerns today, stating that pharmaceutical […]

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Title: Trump's 100% Chip Tariff Sparks Shockwaves in Asia; Malaysia Vows to Defend Its Strategic Role

Title: Trump’s 100% Chip Tariff Sparks Shockwaves in Asia; Malaysia Vows to Defend Its Strategic Role

In a move that’s sending shockwaves across Asia’s semiconductor industry, former US President Donald Trump has unveiled a dramatic 100% tariff on chips made by foreign firms that don’t invest in the United States. The announcement, made from the White House, is part of a larger trade crackdown expected to target goods from numerous countries […]

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