Indonesia steps up as global development donor landscape shifts
Following the US' announcement that it will dismantle USAID, a Foreign Ministry official said Indonesia, while still a developing country, sees this as an opportunity to expand…
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This group of volunteer-professionals helps solarise Philippines’ Mindanao one solar panel at a time
Mindanao Goes Solar spearheads awareness and experiential campaigns in the major Philippine island group with the lowest electrification rate.
US tariffs to take centre stage as ASEAN meets in Malaysia
The gathering in Malaysia of the 10-member bloc will be followed by a flurry of meetings on Thursday and Friday between the group and its major trade partners, including the…
25% on Japan and Malaysia, 40% on Laos: US President Trump’s tariff letters to Asia add pressure for deals by Aug 1
The tariffs are expected to slow economic growth, increase consumer prices, trigger job losses, and trigger market volatility in the region.
ASEAN’s balancing act begins: US tariffs, China and Myanmar top agenda as Kuala Lumpur talks open
A highlight of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting (AMM) will be a dialogue between the bloc and the United States on Thursday, the day after US President Donald Trump’s…
India’s economy has tripled in size over last decade
The country's growth continues to draw global attention, backed by strong fundamentals and consistent performance.
Tokyo pastry shop from 1920s keeps customers coming back with classic flavours
Takase Ikebukuro Honten believes deeply in making its sweets by hand and serving up a classic taste with the greatest care.
China responds to EU ban with import restrictions of medical equipment
The restrictions apply to medical devices such as surgical instruments, medical magnetic resonance equipment, blood-based pharmaceutical preparations, orthopedic implant…
Thailand responds to Cambodia’s UN complaint over border clash
The dispute centres on an armed clash that occurred on 28 May 2025 in the Chong Bok area of Ubon Ratchathani Province, where Thai and Cambodian troops engaged in brief combat…
South Korea pulls out all stops for deal as US tariff suspension nears end
Top security aide and trade minister ready to join hands to apply 'full-court press' to make most of trade negotiations.