A South American trade bloc has ruled that Peru is failing to curb illegal gold mining and mercury trafficking.

A free trade agreement inked in 2023 between Singapore and four South American nations will be submitted to the Brazilian Parliament “soon” so that it may come into effect, said Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

The outreach was underlined by Trump’s co-signing of a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia on the sidelines of the summit,

The Chinese economy has shown resilience despite external headwinds as the Trump administration ramps up its trade war, but long-term structural challenges remain.

A new trade map is emerging amid tariff disruptions, as resilient global commerce shifts routes and new hubs in the Global South gain strength.

Malaysia's balanced approach, maintaining close ties with both the United States and China, has successfully positioned the country as a bridge connecting various economic blocs in the region, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

It is being rolled out in partnership with two digital financial services providers and a foreign exchange provider, the bloc said without naming the partners. "For the first time, cross-border trade within COMESA can be settled directly in local ...