US President Trump’s ‘kind’ tariffs: Harshest burden falls on Asia
In Mr. Trump's most ambitious economic policy that he said will make America wealthy again, he announced a tariff of 10 percent on all goods coming into America from anywhere in…
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Need to redouble efforts to maintain Singapore’s social cohesion: Singapore PM Wong
PM Wong made the statement to about 1,000 guests at a dinner to celebrate the Taoist Federation’s 35th anniversary and Singapore’s 60th year of independence. Among the guests…
Japan prepares for war with new joint command, evacuation plans and missile unit deployments
These defence developments come as Japan is increasingly alarmed by the prospect of an invasion of Taiwan, which it deems an existential threat. Like its security ally the United…
Myanmar quake: A symbol of Mandalay’s rapid growth comes crashing down
The 12-storey Sky Villa Condominium complex featured the largest rooftop bar in the city and a gym with state-of-the-art equipment. Now it is a tomb.
Singapore man makes a living streaming himself opening packs of Pokemon cards
Ang Bin Xiu said that beyond the entertainment value of watching and interacting with the live stream, the appeal of his business is the accessibility it provides, especially when…
Chinese influencers forced to leave Taiwan after advocating ‘military unification’
These high-profile cases have sparked widespread debate about the right to freedom of expression in democratic Taiwan, with critics accusing President Lai Ching-te’s government…
Why is X suing the Indian government over censorship? Musk’s heft within US administration could play a part
In its lawsuit, filed before the High Court of Karnataka on March 5, X says the Indian government has expanded its censorship powers illegally, empowering “countless”…
Chinese contractor of quake-hit building that collapsed in Bangkok under scrutiny
The building has drawn attention for being the only one in the metropolis to entirely collapse, triggering online anger and questions in Thai national media over the building’s…
China, Japan, South Korea to jointly respond to US tariffs, says Chinese state media
The comments came after the three countries held their first economic dialogue in five years on March 30, seeking to facilitate regional trade as the Asian export powers brace…
At least 25 killed as powerful quake strikes Myanmar, sows panic in Bangkok and Hanoi
The 7.7-magnitude tremor hit northwest of the city of Sagaing at a shallow depth, the United States Geological Survey said. A 6.4-magnitude aftershock hit the same area minutes…