International relations
China moves to fill US power vacuum with Asia trade deals
Three-way FTA with Japan and South Korea likely next, analysts say
Trade war
Huawei crackdown
Huawei to sell Honor phone brand to save it from US pressure
Move is aimed at maintaining access to vital supply chain
US elections 2020
Eyes on Biden's TPP move as China joins mega trade deal RCEP
Early US return seen unlikely as Democrats prioritize 'American competitivenss'
US-China tensions
TikTok has 2 more weeks to unload US operations, regulators say
Pressure mounts on video app as it now faces Nov. 27 deadline to complete deal with Oracle
Trade war
Taiwan's big two Apple suppliers to invest in US after Biden win
Foxconn sticks to Wisconsin plant while Pegatron reveals first factory plan
Trade war
China's top chipmaker SMIC cuts spending due to US export curbs
Company logs strong Q3 but warns crackdown on Huawei will hit earnings
Trade
Global manufacturers are flocking to Vietnam. Is it ready?
Samsung, Apple and Intel drive exports, but IT talent scarcity looms
China tech
China's Luxshare aims to begin iPhone assembly ahead of schedule
AirPods maker hopes to challenge Foxconn in Apple's flagship device
Business trends
Hong Kong's small businesses anxious over 'Made in China' policy
US label rule hurts medical-supply, jewelry and food sectors in American market
Trade
WTO cancels meeting aimed at breaking leadership impasse
Nigerian candidate Okonjo-Iweala in limbo without US support
Comment
Switzerland of Asia: Singapore increases presence as tech hub
China-US rivalry boosts role for city-state as regional launch pad
Technology
Apple aims to make 2.5m MacBooks with in-house CPU by early 2021
California tech giant also orders 20m older iPhones to offset 5G handset delays
Trade war
Xi vows to ease imports bans for global recovery
Chinese leader hints at online services-related cuts to negative list
Trade war
Taiwan's UMC to pay $60m fine to settle US trade secrets case
Chipmaker also agrees to cooperate in probe of former Chinese chip partner
Trade
Vietnam shows limits of Trump's 'Buy American' rhetoric
Bid to reshore jobs hits wall as companies seek diverse supply chains
The Big Story
US election: Trump's China policy is here to stay, no matter who wins
Allies see America as tougher, but weaker
Trade war
Microsoft to build Taiwan data center amid US-China tech war
Taiwanese president touts investment as show of deeper ties with Washington
Markets
ByteDance weighs listing Chinese unit Douyin
Owner of TikTok involved in talks with investment banks, sources say
Asia Insight
What would a Biden presidency mean for Asia?
From tech and trade to Taiwan and North Korea, Trump's legacy will weigh heavily
US-China tensions
China passes export control law with potential for rare-earths ban
Legislation empowers government to cast wide net on foreign companies
