TOKYO/HANOI/SINGAPORE -- The share of U.S.-bound container transport from Asia that originated from China in June fell below 50% for the fourth straight month, as exporters shift bases to Vietnam and other Southeast Asia countries in response to U.S. tariff policies.

In response to China’s growing influence, Vietnam and the Philippines are investing heavily in defense. Discover how these countries are preparing for a possible confrontation.

Beijing is betting that economic pressure and diplomatic defiance will force concessions, but its stance could put more strain on its ties with Europe at a crucial time.

China is set to expand its influence over Southeast Asia's development as the Trump administration and other Western donors slash aid, a study by an Australian think tank said Sunday."Declining Western aid risks ceding a greater role to China,

The visit highlights efforts to strengthen security and economic ties between the U.S. and Philippines as tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific.

In 2022, the U.S., UK and EU accounted for 31 percent of ODF to Southeast Asia, compared to 30 percent from Japan and 24 percent in China. By 2025, analysts estimate that 16 percent of ODF will come from the U.S., UK and EU, compared to 31 percent from Japan and 37 percent from China.

Helen of Troy's market value plummets as U.S. tariffs against China continue to hurt El Paso consumer products company's operations.

Kazakhstan, one of fastest-growing oil producers in the world, plans to boost its fuel exports to China, India and Central Asia, pinning its hopes on growing demand in the regions, the energy ministry said on Tuesday.

China announced the start of one of the world’s biggest infrastructure projects: a $167 billion mega-dam in Tibet that will, when completed, be the most powerful source of hydroelectricity in history.