Sanctions

US Hints at Rollback of 25% Tariff on India After Drop in Russian Oil Imports

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2026

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signalled that Washington may remove the additional 25% tariff imposed on Indian goods linked to Russian oil purchases, citing a sharp decline in those imports and opening a potential pathway to ease trade tensions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Named as High-Risk Crypto Hub in Russian Sabotage Report

By Manesh Samtani | 20/01/2026

RUSI urges policymakers to monitor over-the-counter crypto services in Hong Kong and other cities to disrupt sabotage financing.

Sanctions

Cambodia Halts Property Sales at Sanctioned Prince Group

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2026

The move follows the founder's extradition to China and a recent central bank order to liquidate the group's banking subsidiary.

Sanctions

China Restricts Dual-Use Exports to Japan for Military-Related Uses

By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2026

Beijing has banned the export of dual-use items to Japanese military users or for any purpose that enhances military strength.

Sanctions

China Regulator Probes Venezuela Exposure in Banking Sector

By Editors | 06/01/2026

The NFRA directed banks to report and monitor credit risks following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by the US.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Brokers to Stop Accepting Buy Orders of China Military Stocks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The measure applies to stocks of companies on the US sanctions, including those traded via the Hong Kong Stock Connect programme.

Sanctions

US Targets China, Hong Kong Firms in Venezuela Sanctions

By Editors | 02/01/2026

Four companies with registered addresses in mainland China and Hong Kong have been designated for operating in Venezuela’s oil sector.

Sanctions

China Revises Foreign Trade Law, Imposing New Compliance Duties on FIs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

The new law, effective 1 March, empowers China to blacklist foreign entities and mandates that banks block related transactions.

Sanctions

China Sanctions US Defence Firms Over Taiwan Arms Deal

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The measures, targeting firms and executives over a record Taiwan arms sale, create new compliance obligations for all organisations in China.

Sanctions

North Korean Operative Laundered Stolen Crypto via Global Banks, US Alleges

By Editors | 28/12/2025

Indictments claim Sim Hyon-sop used a complex network involving brokers and shell companies to evade sanctions and process funds.

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