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Falling trade barriers are boosting growth and changing how the bloc does business
FTCR’s Political Sentiment Index suggests last year’s optimism is fading
Izumo helicopter carrier trip is high on symbolism amid China territory disputes
Some partners fear a Trump retreat from US security leadership in the region
Anti-trafficking organisations are calling on law firm expertise to beat dealers in human misery
The region must spend $2.1tn before 2030 to meet the demands of industry and the public
Greater optimism in Indonesia and Malaysia more than offsets weakening elsewhere
Move follows ‘friendly conversation’ and signals sharp change in US relations with Manila
Economic growth and tariff cuts spark new-car boom but sustainability doubts linger
Surge in Chinese holidaymakers helps Southeast Asia record strongest growth
Debts hobble Malaysia and Thailand but Vietnam, Philippines and Indonesia are buoyant
FTCR survey finds increasing dissatisfaction with rising insurance premiums
Asian nations are likely to prefer the US as long as it supports peace and free trade
There is more than bluster involved in the Philippines’ pivot towards China
Local groups have overtaken Europeans as region’s biggest investors
Closer ties are part of efforts to quell regional opposition to Beijing’s territorial claims in Asia
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