Reacting to Apple’s statement that new tariffs on Chinese goods would affect many of its products, United States (US) President called on it to manufacture more goods in the US. 16 members of US House of Representatives send letter to Google to inquire about its plans to comply with China’s search and surveillance policies. To improve its market prospects, Japan’s Toyota will share and license hybrid technology with China’s Geely. Japan’s Mitsubishi and a subsidiary of Singapore’s state-backed investment company Temasek have formed a joint venture for massive urban development projects. In Seoul, Indonesian President Joko Widodo calls for Korean companies to partner with Indonesia in the area of advanced technology. Korea’s state-owned Korea. Korea’s state-run company Korea Gas Corp. transforms into global player in energy exploration, development, and infrastructure.