China’s Export Boom Puts ASEAN Manufacturers Under Dual Pressure
China’s export surplus and weak domestic demand are exposing ASEAN manufacturers to stronger import competition and softer customer demand.
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China Is Tightening Control Over AI. Technology Is Becoming a Strategic Border
China's proposed AI export controls highlight a new divide between accessing powerful AI services and owning the technology behind them.
Asian Bonds Suffer US$8.21 Billion Foreign Outflow as Global Yields Rise
Foreign investors withdrew US$8.21 billion from five Asian bond markets in September as global yields and inflation concerns intensified.
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