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Malaysian durian sales surge in China amid growing demand for naturally ripened fruit

Malaysian durian growers are expected to expand their market share in China this year, buoyed by local consumers’ growing appetite…

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Firm tied to Philippines brand Oishi pays US$16.5 million for 2 Hong Kong shops

A company linked to Philippines tycoon Carlos Chan and the producer of Oishi snacks bought two ground floor shops in…

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Exclusive | Chinese exporters said to be ditching shipments mid-voyage to avoid crushing Trump tariffs

Amid escalating trade tensions between China and the United States, some Chinese exporters are taking the drastic step of ditching…

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The View | Why the future looks so promising for luxury property in Asia

These are testing times for real estate markets the world over. United States President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade protectionism and…

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Opinion | Can the US keep the upper hand over China in the Philippines?

A foreign aid freeze, uncertain security guarantees and fears of being marginalised in great power deals have stirred unease in…

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China breaks durian import record as Vietnam, Malaysia nip at Thailand’s heels

With China’s durian imports breaking records in 2024 – reaching nearly US$7 billion in value – competition for its market,…

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Macroscope | Why another US-China trade war will hit Asia much harder

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House as US president, Wall Street banks are debating the economic…

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China’s growing appetite for durian spurs market innovations

China’s middle class consumers have been tightening their purse strings, but their appetite for durian – pungent, spiky fruit mostly…

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China, Philippines put tensions aside to work together on gambling crackdown

Philippine authorities have deported a group of 190 Chinese nationals linked to offshore gambling, a milestone for bilateral cooperation at…

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Opinion | Why Russia is finding favour in Southeast Asia once again

“That’s very concerning. Any intrusion into the West Philippine Sea, of our [exclusive economic zone], of our baselines, is very…

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