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Embracing pragmatic transactional realism to survive US President Trump’s world

The writer says: "The long era of the liberal international order seems to be fading, replaced by a new and colder reality that could be best described as pragmatic transactional…

  • Published: January 28, 202610:38 am
  • Author Andi Widjajanto
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WEF participants more positive about Hong Kong’s economy: Financial Secretary

Writing in his weekly blog, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the sustained inflows of international capital into Hong Kong and the improving performance of its financial…

  • Published: January 26, 20269:56 am
  • Author Li Xiaoyun
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Indonesia joins US President Trump’s Board of Peace despite domestic unease

The move came after the Foreign Ministry confirmed earlier that day that Indonesia would accept President Trump’s invitation together with a coalition of countries from the…

  • Published: January 23, 202611:27 am
  • Author Yvette Tanamal
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China’s message in Davos draws praise

Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng's speech was seen by some analysts as a timely reaffirmation of China's role as a stabilising force in an increasingly volatile world.

  • Published: January 23, 202610:01 am
  • Author Xu Weiwei, Yang Han, and Yang Ran
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In a fractured world, President Prabowo pitches Indonesia as a calm investment bet at WEF

Indonesia's economic credibility is underpinned by its history of honouring debts and its "global bright spot" status, according to the IMF.

  • Published: January 23, 202610:00 am
  • Author Hariz Baharudin
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ASEAN faces a tougher world but its diversity and resilience offer an edge: WEF panel

Even as Southeast Asia moves more slowly than it would like to, it often gives itself too hard a time and should capitalise on its diversity, neutrality, and growing resilience,…

  • Published: January 23, 20269:21 am
  • Author Hariz Baharudin
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US-China ties expected to stabilise in 2026, says WEF panel

Long-term issues remain, however, including technology and Taiwan. Experts highlight the need for a framework to manage US-China relations, allowing cooperation while addressing…

  • Published: January 23, 20268:15 am
  • Author Kok Yufeng
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz, other world leaders sign charter for US President Trump-led Board of Peace

Originally meant to oversee peace in Gaza after Israel’s two-year war on the Palestinian enclave, the board’s charter envisions a wider role in resolving international…

  • Published: January 23, 20268:10 am
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Trump Davos speech: US President rules out use of force to acquire Greenland

In a direct message to Denmark, which controls Greenland, President Trump said he wants the land for national and international security.

  • Published: January 22, 20269:30 am
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In meeting with PM in WEF, IMF’s Georgieva acknowledges Pakistan’s economic reform efforts

According to the Prime Minister’s Office, PM Shehbaz briefed Georgieva on the improvement in Pakistan’s macroeconomic indicators, stabilisation efforts, and progress on…

  • Published: January 22, 20269:25 am
  • Author Dawn

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