US President Trump’s 50% steel tariff deals blow to South Korean exporters
New US levy threatens 13% of South Korea’s steel exports, prompting emergency talks in Seoul.
Geopolitics
Indonesia barely holds onto trade surplus in April, exports to US down sharply
The country has recorded its lowest trade surplus since it began a rally five years ago as industries restock goods in anticipation of rising risks from United States import…
Thai Army rebukes Cambodian senate president Hun Manet’s ICJ push, backs Joint Boundary Committee process
Thai Army says it differs from Chong Bok clash, which stems from unclear borders, and that the JBC mechanism has already been agreed upon.
Indonesia seeks enhanced trade, investment ties with Bangladesh
Indonesian Vice Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir made the remarks during a meeting with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka on Monday, June 2. Their…
China slams US for repeated policy shifts
China's Ministry of Commerce warned that if the US continues to undermine China's interests, China will adopt effective measures to defend its legitimate rights and interests.
Trade tensions, political uncertainty dim air travel outlook; record traveller forecast trimmed
Still, airlines are expected to turn in higher profits despite the headwinds.
Lao President, Japan PM pledge stronger links as two nations mark 70-year ties
The two leaders agreed to accelerate efforts towards the early conclusion of a tax convention, with a view to further enhancing investment and economic ties between the two…
Strategic pivot, not pullback, if US troops relocate from Korea, says former ambassador
Anxiety over a possible reduction in the roughly 28,500 US troops in South Korea has flared anew, following a Wall Street Journal report in May that the Pentagon is weighing an…
Time to deepen Japan-U.S. cooperation through industrial collaboration: The Japan News
It is also important for the two countries to cooperate in the field of rare earths, which are essential for the production of electric vehicles and military equipment.
Global aid cuts put children’s lives at risk
Aid cuts have threatened security and economic prosperity, putting children’s lives at risk.