India's Sabang Port deal with Indonesia a move to checkmate China?

Beijing pushes for a China-Pakistan-style economic corridor with Bangladesh and Myanmar

China is pushing for an economic corridor linking Bangladesh and Myanmar, mirroring CPEC's strategic importance. This initiative, discussed during Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's China visit, aims to boost connectivity, with China developing the Mongla port. Beijing has also expressed openness to other nations joining this transnational initiative, which has drawn India's attention due to its proximity to the eastern border.

Malaysia, Thailand teruskan Zon Ekonomi Khas, sasar dagangan AS$30 bilion

PUTRAJAYA: Pembangunan Zon­ Ekonomi Khas Sempadan Malaysia-Thailand diteruskan bagi mencapai sasaran perdagangan dua hala bernilai AS30 bilion menjelang 2027. Ia antara persetujuan dicapai antara Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dengan rakan sejawatnya, Anutin Charnvirakul semalam, sempena lawatan rasmi dua hari Perdana Menteri Thailand itu. Kedua-dua negara turut ber­se­tuju memudahkan urusan imi­­gresen dan kastam termasuk me­nye­lesaikan isu ... Read more The post Malaysia, Thailand teruskan Zon Ekonomi Khas, sasar dagangan AS30 bilion appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Himalayan pass reopens as ‘goodwill’ gesture in China-India thaw

China and India resumed cross-border trade through the Lipulekh Pass in the Himalayas last week in the latest sign of a cautious rapprochement between the two countries. The reopening of the pass near the contested India-China-Nepal border after six years came shortly after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to New Delhi. It was described by analysts as a goodwill gesture from Beijing, but they warned that the long-standing border dispute and strategic rivalry would continue to weigh on...

India loses key Bangladesh port project to China. Should Delhi be concerned?

India loses key Bangladesh port project to China. Should Delhi be concerned?

China eyes new trade route linking Dandong and Dalian

China is building a new Dandong-Dalian logistics link to expand trade with North Korea. Liaoning province wants to connect the two border cities by land and sea. But some say the plan looks bigger than current trade volumes justify, a source in China told Daily NK. Officials in Liaoning province have recently been discussing the []