India, Myanmar, and the weight of regional instability on Bangladesh
Bangladesh finds it difficult to remain emotionally neutral or indifferent to its neighbours armed confrontations.
Geopolitics
US President Trump to keep 30% China tariffs through late 2025: Analysts
While much lower than before the thaw this week, the current rate is high enough to wipe out 70 percent of Chinese shipments to the world’s largest economy in the medium term,…
Pakistan calls for ‘composite dialogue’ with India
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says ultimately ‘political dialogue’ will take place to address all issues, and reiterates opposition to Indian move to end Kashmir’s autonomy.
Philippines signs defence cooperation pact with Germany
Both countries agreed to expand cooperation to include cybersecurity, defence armament and logistics, and UN peacekeeping duties.
Taiwan’s representation at Pope’s inauguration a delicate balancing act for the Holy See
Former Taiwan vice-president Chen Chien-jen will be travelling to the Vatican again over the weekend to act as the island’s envoy, less than a month after doing so for Pope…
‘Personal touch’ on display at Australia PM Albanese’s return visit to Indonesia
In a momentous gesture symbolising Canberra’s continued emphasis on its relationship with Jakarta, PM Albanese once again chose Indonesia as his first international destination,…
Vietnam, Thailand pledge stronger strategic ties and economic cooperation
The Vietnamese top legislator noted that economic cooperation between the two countries remains full of potential.
Malaysia assures Bangladesh of largest share in worker recruitment
During Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim's Bangladesh visit in October last year, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus called for the recruitment of the 17,000 workers who could not make it by…
China’s countermeasures against US tariffs over fentanyl issue to stay
The US imposed two rounds of tariffs — 10 percent each time — on Chinese goods in February and March, citing fentanyl as the reason. In response, China imposed additional…
China retains rare earth export controls as bargaining chip amid trade war truce with US
China dominates the world’s rare earth supply chain, mining almost 70 percent of the global output of these critical minerals. More importantly, it processes some 90 percent of…