New Southeast Asia Survey Shows Greater Trust in the U.S. Than China This Year—but There’s a Catch
All major powers—the U.S., China, Japan, the European Union, and India—saw an increase in trust from Southeast Asia this year ...
manilatimes14d
Vietnam police probe Chinese tea brand over disputed sea map
HANOI — Vietnamese police are investigating a Chinese tea brand over an online map featuring Beijing's disputed claims in the South China Sea, authorities said. Chagee milk tea is the latest ...
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Hegseth’s first Indo-Pacific trip won’t include South Korea, defense ministry says
SEOUL, South Korea — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is not expected to stop in South Korea during his upcoming Indo-Pacific trip, a South Korean defense official said this week, as the country ...
The Economist17d
East Asia’s armsmakers are on the rise
This month a group of South Korean defence-industry bosses and ... they will have to do more to defend themselves. Expect East Asia’s defence boom to endure. To stay on top of the biggest ...
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Crossroads of Competition: China in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands
Greg Poling testified before the U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission on China’s military and security footprint in the Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands ... China’s grey zone ...
The Economist17d
The success of Ivory Coast is Africa’s best-kept secret
Bernard Ayitee, a 38-year-old hedge-fund manager who combines Nigerian, Beninois, Togolese and Ghanaian ancestry, grew up there, but later studied and worked in France. A decade ago he returned ...
Los Angeles Times21d
Why Trump is singling out South Africa and accusing it of being anti-American
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The Trump administration’s decision to expel the South African ambassador is its latest move against a country it has singled out for sanctions and accused of being ...
Channel NewsAsia Singapore25d
Beijing warns UK against 'provoking tensions' over South China Sea
BEIJING: China warned Britain on Tuesday (Mar 11) against "provoking tensions" in the South China Sea after its foreign minister David Lammy called Beijing's actions in the disputed waters ...
Nikkei Asia25d
Southeast Asia's luxury real estate market sizzles as rich move in
From his perch high above the Thai capital, the 42-year old not only enjoys a panoramic view of the city skyline, but of a booming luxury property market he believes is Southeast Asia's next big ...
The New York Times26d
Wheesung, a South Korean R&B Singer, Is Found Dead at 43
Jin Yu Young reports on South Korea, the Asia Pacific region and global breaking news from Seoul. More about Jin Yu Young ...
Reuters26d
Trump's 'America First' policies targeting South Korea, says acting president
Trump has threatened to impose "all-out pressure" on South Korea, Choi said, citing his comments to the U.S. Congress where he singled out the key U.S. Asia ally for applying high tariffs.
Southern Living26d
The South's Best 2025
Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire ...