China, South Korea and Shipbuilding
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Asia week ahead: Key data on China, Japan, South Korea, while Indonesia seen leaving rates unchanged
Most of China's key economic indicators will be released next week, with a big focus on GDP. Other data highlights include Japanese CPI, trade and core machinery orders, South Korean unemployment, and Singaporean GDP. Also, Bank Indonesia is expected to stand pat
The U.S. is urging South Korea to join its efforts to limit China's expanding influence in the shipbuilding sector during trade discussions. The U.S. seeks bilateral cooperation but requires Seoul to curb China in other areas as a precondition.
China is reevaluating its stablecoin policy as Shanghai regulators explore yuan-linked digital asset initiatives.
South Korea was one of the first countries to start U.S. trade talks when both sides agreed in April to craft a package aimed at removing tariffs, but it is now seeking an extension to the 90-day pause on 25% tariffs set to expire on July 9.
Births have risen for 10 consecutive months, but the world's lowest fertility rate remains far below replacement levels.
In the escalating US-China tensions, China's aggressive drive to boost domestic semiconductor production—coupled with a sweeping "trade-in" subsidy program—has led to a surge of orders flowing to South Korean 8-inch wafer foundries,
South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae-myung, has upset historic Korean-American ties by pursuing what he calls a “pragmatic” policy of attempting to play Washington against Beijing.