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Asian countries take big tariff hits, but the semiconductor and pharma industries remain exempt… for now
The sweeping trade tariffs imposed by President Trump have sent global stock markets into turmoil. The APAC region has been hit particularly hard. But, for now, the semiconductor and pharma industries have been granted exemptions. How long will that last?
Vietnam plans two new undersea cables as the U.S. lobbies hard for Hanoi to avoid using Chinese companies
Vietnam is rapidly becoming a technological hub as Hanoi embarks on its digital infrastructure development strategy. It is also becoming a strategic country as the U.S. and China fight to control the undersea cable network in the region.
China proposes a draft protocol to ensure that quantum computers cannot crack existing communications encryption security networks
There are international concerns that as quantum computing develops its vast processing power, it could also be used to break existing encryption methods.
What are the implications of Trump’s election for clean energy in East Asia?
The COP29 conference, being held throughout November, has heightened focus and concern on the impact of Trump’s election on the energy transition in East Asia. Climate change experts, investors, and clean energy organizations have expressed concerns over what Trump’s presidential win will mean for decarbonization efforts on East Asia.
COP29 highlights the Asia-Pacific’s need to accelerate its energy transition offering investment opportunities for foreign companies
COP29 highlighted the need to accelerate the Asia-Pacific’s transition to renewable and clean energies.
China’s dominance of the global supply chain for critical materials poses significant risk. How can Pamir help?
Advanced economies are looking for alternatives, as China holds much of the world’s reserves of critical materials and leads the world in the processing of these strategic materials.
China’s Increasingly Risky Business Environment Prompts Foreign Firms to Relocate Operations to Other Asian Countries
In anticipation of the incoming Trump administration’s tariffs and sanctions against the People’s Republic of China (PRC), a growing number of foreign companies, particularly semiconductor manufacturers, are moving their production facilities to countries neighboring the PRC. This development reflects China’s increasingly risky business environment.
China Is Expanding Its Footprint in Latin America and the Caribbean
The recent China-Peru joint inauguration of the Chancay Port is the latest example of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)’s growing influence in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).
India’s Ties to China Continue to be Characterized by Strategic Distrust and Economic Dependency
In October, China and India concluded an agreement on patrolling arrangements along their disputed shared border.
China and Vietnam Play Down Disputes in the South China Sea
On 29 September, a Vietnamese fishing boat clashed with Chinese maritime law enforcement ships in the disputed waters around the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea (SCS).
Beijing’s Pursuit of Green Economy Will Strain China’s Foreign Relations
On 11 August, the Chinese government issued the “Opinions of the CCP Central Committee and the State Council on Expediting Comprehensive Green Transformation for Economic and Social Development” (中共中央 国务院关于加快经济社会发展全面绿色转型的意见).
Tensions in the South China Sea Remain High Despite China-Philippines Agreement
In July, Beijing and Manila reached an agreement on a “provisional arrangement” over the Philippines’ resupply missions to the Second Thomas Shoal with the hope of de-escalating the situation in the South China Sea.
Putin’s North Korea Visit: China’s Calculus
China’s minimal media coverage of Putin’s 18-19 June visit to North Korea reflects Beijing’s calculus that closer Russia-DPRK cooperation is complicating China’s security environment.
Investing in China. Minimizing risk and maximizing opportunities.
Despite perceptions to the contrary, China still offers significant market and investment opportunities. However, it also brings risk and complication, which means that US companies need to make well-informed decisions.
Chinese Media Criticize US-Israel Military Ties to Bolster China’s Influence
Beijing has not publicly reacted to the Biden administration’s announcements on the supply of weapons to Israel. However, Chinese state-run media criticism of US-Israel military cooperation in the Hamas-Israel war aims to bolster China’s influence in the Middle East and undermine US leadership in the region.
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