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The RPT issues at stake during the summit between China’s Xi, and South Korea’s Lee

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 1, 2025

On Saturday, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet for a bilateral summit. This is the first time the two leaders have met. It's also the first time Xi has visited his Asian neighbor in over ten years.

South Korea will woo China's Xi during APEC with a state visit

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 31, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping's three-day trip to South Korea will conclude on Saturday, with a visit by President Lee Jae Myung. The newly elected U.S. ally has promised to balance Seoul’s ties to Beijing. Lee, who took office in June after…

South Korea's Oct exports exceeded forecasts due to strong demand for ships, chips

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 31, 2025

Data showed that South Korea's October exports rose unexpectedly on the back of a robust demand for ships and chips, even though businesses were cautious due to a clouded global outlook caused by Washington's trade policies. In October, exports from Asia's 4th largest economy…

The issues at stake during the summit between China’s Xi, and South Korea’s Lee

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 31, 2025

On Saturday, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet for talks. This is the first bilateral meeting between the two leaders. It's also the first time Xi has visited his Asian neighbor in over a decade.

A narrow Pacific waterway is the core of U.S. efforts to choke off China's vast naval force

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 31, 2025

Marilyn Hubalde remembers hearing the roar of helicopters as they swooped over the Philippines' northernmost outpost, located less than 90 miles away from Taiwan. In April 2023, Filipino and American troops converged on a cluster of 10 emerald…

Analysts say that a sanctioned LNG tanker is responsible for the STS transfer off Malaysia.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2025

Two analytics firms report that a sanctioned LNG tanker picked up a cargo at a Russian export terminal, which was also subject to Western restrictions. The transfer appears to be the very first STS of Russian LNG sanctioned by the West, despite…

French miner Eramet reduces spending and promises more turnaround efforts

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2025

French mining group Eramet has lowered its capital expenditure target for this fiscal year. It announced that it will announce more measures in December to combat declining results and increasing debt at the nickel-and-manganese producer. In a third quarter sales report…

Jordanian traders report that Jordan has bid to purchase 120,000 tons of feed barley

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that Jordan's state grain buyer had issued an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,000 tons of animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 5 November. Traders…

Document shows that IOC is seeking 24 million barrels from the Americas between January and March 2026.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2025

Indian Oil, a state-run refiner, has called for initial bids on 24 million barrels from the Americas to be used in the quarter of 2026 between January and March. According to the document, the tender is looking for both low and high sulphur crude oils.

New Zealand targets shadow Fleet in Expanded Russia Sanctions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2025

New Zealand announced on Thursday expanded sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet and oil industry during a meeting with the Nordic five foreign ministers. Winston Peters, New Zealand's foreign minister, said in a press release that New Zealand sanctioned 65 more shadow fleet vessels from Belarus…

Trump claims South Korea has approved the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2025

In comments he made on his recent trip to Asia, U.S. president Donald Trump posted on social media that he had given South Korea permission to build a submarine powered by nuclear energy. Trump, who is currently in South Korea meeting with President Lee Jae Myung…

Source: Saudi Arabia will refocus $925 Billion fund after delays in gigaprojects

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2025

Saudi Arabia plans to move its $925 billion sovereign fund from the focus on mega-projects in real estate that has dominated the country's development goals over the past decade, according to a source who is familiar with the plans. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (also known as MbS)…

Jordanian traders report that the country has issued a tender for up to 120,000 tons of wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2025

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling-wheat that can come from optional origins. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is November 4, 2018. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

What is on the agenda of US-Japan discussions?

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 28, 2025

In talks between Prime Minister Sanae Takayi and President Donald Trump, the U.S. revealed that 20 companies were interested in key projects such as critical minerals and AI. Tokyo may have agreed to invest $550 billion in the U.S. as part of an agreement on tariffs.

South Korea's NOFI buys estimated 204,000 tons corn, traders say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 28, 2025

European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc., (NOFI), bought approximately 204,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Tuesday in a global tender that sought up to 207,000 tonnes. The corn was bought in three consignments of 68…

South Korea's NOFI buys estimated 204,000 tons corn, traders say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 28, 2025

European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc., (NOFI), bought approximately 204,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Tuesday in a global tender that sought up to 207,000 tonnes. The corn…

South Korea's NOFI offers to purchase up to 207,000 tonnes of corn

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 28, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that the leading South Korean feedmaker Nonghyup Feed Inc. has announced an international tender for up to 207,000 tons of animal feed grain. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is also Tuesday 28th October.

What is on the agenda of US-Japan discussions?

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 27, 2025

On Tuesday, U.S. president Donald Trump will be in Tokyo for his first trip to Japan since 2019. They are discussing security and trade. On Tuesday, Trump and Takaichi agreed to a framework that would secure the supply of critical minerals and rare earths.

What is on the agenda of US-Japan discussions?

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 27, 2025

On Tuesday, U.S. president Donald Trump will be in Tokyo for his first trip to Japan since 2019. They are discussing security and trade. A source familiar with this plan has confirmed that Japan and the U.S. are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for Tokyo to expand U.S.

Separate incidents of US Navy helicopter and fighter jet crashes in South China Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 27, 2025

The U.S. Navy reported that a U.S. Navy fighter jet and helicopter both crashed into the South China Sea in the same hour, during routine operations from the same aircraft carriers on Sunday. All personnel were unharmed. The incidents occurred while President Donald Trump visited Asia.