US tariffs may impact Vietnam’s aluminium and steel exports
The US is currently the third-largest export market for Vietnamese steel, accounting for 13 percent of total export turnover, behind ASEAN and the EU.
Geopolitics
Vietnam, New Zealand elevate relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
The announcement on the elevation of ties was made during a joint press conference held following successful talks between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the visiting New…
Laos calls for a united and resilient ASEAN amid global challenges
Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith highlighted the region’s pressing challenges, including climate change, digitalisation, trade tensions, and geopolitical shifts,…
US President Trump’s aid cuts to hurt pro-democracy projects the most in Pakistan
Pakistani institutions, such as the Election Commission, have benefitted from Washington’s support in the past.
The price of disruption and arrogation
By ignoring the responsibility of the aggressor, the United Nations Security Council's resolution on the Russia-Ukraine war inadvertently emboldens dictators and rule-breakers…
Key challenges to Johor-Singapore SEZ
Despite the positive momentum, questions remain about the blueprint or roadmap to ensure that this project does not become a white elephant.
Nightmare from Malaysia to Myanmar
The Star interviewed a victim of a human trafficking syndicate, who was smuggled from Thailand to Myanmar. For the next 11 months, he was beaten up, tasered, and forced to work…
Over 6,000 arrested, rescued from tiger-trafficking operations in Myanmar
Myanmar government officials say they are systematically conducting checks and balances to enable government-to-government transfers, but are facing many difficulties.
Nepal’s preparations to host global climate forum in full swing
Global climate leaders, experts, and those from international organisations are expected to gather in Kathmandu from May 16 to 18.
UN expert, Amnesty slam ‘absurd’ clip of Gaza as seaside resort posted on Trump social media
The AI-generated video depicted battle-ravaged Gaza rebuilt into a seaside resort, replete with a towering golden statue of Mr. Trump himself.