Japanese government fears U.S.-China talks may sideline Japan-U.S. negotiations
According to a senior government official, the United States has stated that the U.S.-China agreement will not set a precedent for other countries.
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Vietnam reaffirms commitment to US investors in push for balanced, sustainable trade ties
US businesses praised Vietnam’s recent administrative reforms aimed at eliminating at least 30 per cent of unnecessary investment conditions, cutting down the time and cost of…
Any issues between India, Pakistan will be addressed bilaterally: India’s Centre
The statement virtually rejects US President Donald Trump’s offer to mediate between the two countries on the Kashmir issue.
US President Trump blinked in trade war with China. Can Southeast Asia get a break, too?
The reversal on China invites the obvious question: What about the rest of the world, especially Southeast Asia, where reciprocal tariffs range from 49 percent on Cambodia to 17…
India pushes in 300 people in 3 days, sparking security concerns in Bangladesh
According to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), police, and local administration, those forced into Bangladeshi territory include not just Bangladeshi nationals but also Rohingya…
Top leaders of Vietnam, Belarus announce upgrade of ties to Strategic Partnership
The newly established Strategic Partnership framework would open a new strategic space for bilateral cooperation.
The way forward: Dawn
Once calm is restored, India and Pakistan cannot afford to lose time in addressing the issue that is the biggest source of instability in South Asia: the unresolved Kashmir…
Malaysia should leverage ASEAN chairmanship to expand halal market: DPM Ahmad Zahid
He said that although halal products from Indonesia and Thailand are marketed in Malaysia, local halal products have yet to penetrate the ASEAN market due to insufficient…
Newly re-elected Australian PM Albanese to visit Jakarta after being sworn in
In addition to a Strategic Comprehensive Partnership, both countries forged the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in 2019.
‘Positive start’: Analysts upbeat on surprise US-China tariff deal
Under the deal announced on May 12, which will last for 90 days, US exports to China will see tariffs reduced to 10 percent from 125 percent, while tariffs on Chinese exports to…