Export Control Policy and Technology Restriction News
Lumut Naval Shipyard targets physical delivery of LCS1 in 2027
Malaysia’s littoral combat ship programme is undergoing another schedule adjustment, with physical delivery of the first vessel to the Royal Malaysian Navy now targeted for April 2027. The ...
UK defence industry showcases military engineering exports and collaboration
More than 60 UK companies and delegations from over 20 nations are taking part in a military engineering showcase aimed at promoting British defence capabilities and export opportunities. The ...
Globus Bank pushes export financing for Nigeria manufacturing and trade growth
Nigeria's push to expand non-oil exports is drawing renewed attention to the funding and production capacity needed to compete in global markets. Globus Bank says stronger export financing and ...
China economy growth tops forecasts in third quarter
China's economy regains some momentum in the third quarter as export strength helps offset weak domestic demand and a prolonged property slump. The pickup keeps growth for the first nine months ...
China proposes solar technology export curbs amid broader security controls
China is moving to tighten oversight of key solar manufacturing know-how as it expands a wider review of sensitive technologies tied to national security. The proposal covers 12 solar-related ...
China drafts AI and chip export curbs to tighten control over technology transfers
Beijing is moving to widen its export control regime to cover advanced artificial intelligence technologies and chip design tools as competition with the U.S. intensifies. The draft measures ...
China rare earth exports to Europe set to continue beyond U.S. trade deadline
China signals that rare earth shipments to Europe will continue even if a temporary trade truce with the U.S. is not extended beyond January. The stance comes as Brussels and Beijing maintain ...
China’s protein exporters gain global market share as chicken shipments surge
Chinese meat and dairy producers are turning excess domestic capacity into an export push that is reshaping global protein trade. The shift is lifting overseas sales of products such as chicken ...
SK Hynix ties U.S. NAND factory plans to China equipment export approval
Rising NAND demand and tighter capacity are shaping investment decisions across the memory chip industry as manufacturers weigh where to expand production. SK Hynix is seeking U.S. approval to ...
Exporters' increased dollar conversions support Malaysia's ringgit outlook
The ringgit continues to maintain a strong position among Southeast Asian currencies, although it gave back some of its gains in September as the dollar strengthened more broadly again. Exporters' ...
Bosnian arms broker sentenced in U.S. sanctions case tied to North Korea
Federal prosecutors in New Mexico have secured a 60-month prison sentence for a Bosnian national over an attempted missile deal that violated U.S. sanctions on North Korea. The case centers on ...
Philippine exporters gain VAT refund pathway under BIR circular
Qualified export-oriented enterprises in the Philippines can recover value-added tax paid on eligible purchases and imports while awaiting zero-rating certification under Revenue Memorandum ...
Allegro launches Ukraine export pilot for Polish e-commerce sellers
Polish e-commerce group Allegro is expanding its cross-border marketplace activity with a pilot program for Ukraine. The move gives Ukrainian consumers access to more than 1 million products while ...
Bangladesh exports to UK could double with broader product mix
Bangladesh sees scope to raise its exports to the UK to $10 billion by lifting its share of the British import market to 1% from 0.49%. The target points to a wider push to reduce reliance on ...
ASML warns U.S. proposal could curb China DUV sales
ASML is pushing back against a proposal in the U.S. Congress that would restrict its sales of DUV lithography machines to China. The company says the measure risks speeding up China's development ...
China exports seen accelerating in September as trade stays key growth support
Ahead of September trade data due on Wednesday, economists expect China's export growth to pick up slightly and keep supporting the broader economy. The forecasts suggest external demand remains ...
Nvidia China AI-chip market share falls as Huawei gains ground
China's data-centre AI chip market is shifting as export restrictions reshape competition between foreign and domestic suppliers. Nvidia's share falls to 34% in the first half of 2026, while ...
Nigeria cash crop exports lose ground to neighbours under export ban
Nigeria is losing agricultural export value as restrictions redirect cash crops away from established trade routes and processing channels. The shift is hitting farmers and agribusiness operators ...
Russia says diesel exports may recover to usual monthly volumes by year-end
Russia signals a return to more typical diesel export volumes by the end of the year as it seeks to restore fuel flows to the global market. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak says shipments ...
Americas heavy crude glut widens as freight squeeze disrupts exports
Heavy crude is accumulating across the Americas as transport costs surge and U.S. refiners run near operational limits. The imbalance is splitting the global oil market, leaving buyers in Asia and ...
Netherlands relocation lessons highlight tax, healthcare and currency costs for U.S. families
A U.S. family's move to the Netherlands in May 2024 delivers a better quality of life but also exposes several avoidable financial and administrative costs. The experience underscores how language ...
