Washington confirms new Beijing envoy
Perdue, 75, a Republican from Georgia, received mostly partisan support, with 51 Republicans, 15 Democrats, and one independent voting for him. Twenty-eight Democrats and one…
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Prosecutors drop Lese-Majeste charges against American academic
The case, originally filed by Col Mongkol Veerasiri with the Muang Phitsanulok Police Station, accused Chambers, an American citizen, of defaming, insulting, or expressing…
Thailand remains on US Intellectual Property Watch List in 2025 despite progress
The US Trade Representative noted continuing concerns, especially in enforcement. Authorities reportedly focus on warehouses and distribution centers, while counterfeit and…
Vietnam, US beef up post-war cooperation with launching of UXO disposal training range
The facility was funded by the Office of Defence Cooperation under the US Embassy in Vietnam, and delivered to the Vietnam National Mine Action Centre, as part of Vietnam’s…
Measure urging Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea to be returned introduced
The resolution, announced at a press conference by members of the Association of Families of Victims Kidnapped by North Korea and others visiting Washington, strictly criticises…
Cambodia takes measures to combat fraudulent US exports
The measure follows the imposition of US tariffs exceeding 3,500 per cent on solar panels exported from Cambodia, although the measure, initiated based on complaints from various…
Tariffs, taxes: Testing times for Cambodia’s investment future
The tensions stem partly from US perceptions that Cambodia is being used as a transit point for Chinese goods to dodge American tariffs — an accusation Barnett and Cambodian…
Tik Tok faces uncertain future over ban in US
The Trump administration granted the app its second 75-day extension this year so that it could find a US buyer. The reprieve will expire in mid-June.
Thai Army defends lèse-majesté charges against American academic
Opposition, meanwhile, claims it risks harming Thai–US trade talks.
Japan mulls raising number of cars to be imported under simplified screen system in US tariff negotiations
The proposal is expected to be put on the table as U.S. President Donald Trump views safety standards as problematic non-tariff barriers.