Since June 1, 2024, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange has implemented new measures for the management of trade foreign exchange business, aiming to simplify processes, improve efficiency, support small and micro enterprises and e - commerce platforms, strengthen the responsibilities of banks, and promote economic growth and the competitiveness of foreign exchange management.
Against the backdrop of the intensifying Sino - US technological competition, South Korea, as an important country in the semiconductor industry, faces a dilemma. As an ally of the United States, South Korea needs to cooperate with the US in implementing export controls on China; however, as a major trading partner of China, excessive restrictions may also harm its own interests. The South Korean government is striving to strike a balance, on the one hand, complying with international rules, and on the other hand, actively coordinating with all parties to safeguard its core interests.
India and Vietnam, as emerging forces in global manufacturing, face different challenges and opportunities. Vietnam has a first-mover advantage in the electronics manufacturing sector, while India needs to reduce import tariffs and improve infrastructure to enhance its competitiveness in global manufacturing.
The US Department of Homeland Security announced stricter inspections of low - value packages, affecting Chinese e - commerce giants Temu and Shein. This move aims to crack down on small - value exemption shipments, may change the export strategies of e - commerce platforms, and at the same time trigger a review of global e - commerce tax policies.
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The US Department of Commerce has updated the export control of semiconductor core technologies and equipment, especially implementing a presumption of denial strategy for Macau and the D: 5 group of regions, strengthening the control of AI chips. This move aims to restrict the development of Chinas semiconductor industry. Chinese enterprises and research institutions need to strengthen independent research and development and international cooperation to meet the challenges.
In March 2024, South Koreas total exports increased by 3% year - on - year, achieving growth for six consecutive months. In particular, the significant growth in semiconductor exports demonstrated South Koreas core position in the global electronics product supply chain. The increase in South Koreas exports to China and the United States, as well as the enhanced competitiveness in the high - tech industry, provided a positive example for the global economic recovery.
The EU has adopted a new directive to ban environmental claims based on carbon offsets to prevent misleading publicity, and plans to ban the use of some plastic packaging from 2030 to reduce plastic pollution and promote sustainable development.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India conducts an anti - dumping investigation on plastic processing machinery from mainland China and Taiwan region to assess whether they are sold at a price lower than the normal value and harm the local industry. The investigation is based on WTO regulations and Indian domestic laws, and interested parties need to submit information.
The growth of beverage exports in 2023 is attributed to many factors. First of all, South Korean beverage companies are constantly innovating and launching new products that meet the tastes and health trends of international consumers. For example, low - sugar, sugar - free beverages and functional beverages have been widely welcomed. Secondly, the global influence of the Korean Wave culture has also added impetus to the promotion of South Korean beverage products. Especially the love of young consumers for South Korean cultural products has further promoted the growth of beverage exports. In addition, the South Korean government and industry associations actively expand overseas markets by participating in international food and beverage exhibitions and strengthening cooperation with foreign buyers.