Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ leaves the world trading system without a leader: ‘The era of rules-based globalization and free trade is over’
For decades, the U.S. was at the center of the rules-based trading system, thanks to the WTO and its massive consumer market.
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Southeast Asia rushes to avert tariff pain by enticing Trump
Southeast Asia’s offers to negotiate contrast with China’s immediate retaliation, while the European Union is preparing its ...
Vietnam considers 10-year ‘golden visa’ to stay ahead in Southeast Asia’s tourism race
Vietnam’s Tourism Advisory Board has proposed a long-term visa program to maintain its competitive edge in Southeast Asia's travel market. Recommendations include a 'golden visa' valid for five to ten ...
Foreign journalists at US-backed media fear being sent to repressive homelands after Trump’s cuts
Reporters and human rights groups say the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media have ...
Regional economies speak out against US tariff hike
Major economies in the Asia-Pacific region have voiced opposition to the recent US tariff hike, saying the protectionist move ...
The Epic Immigrant Saga Waiting to Be Told
While Luo’s book examines nearly 200 years of Chinese immigration into the US — with a mesmerizing focus on the turbulent, ...
‘Measles is back’: Case numbers smash 2024 figures, global outbreaks continue
Victoria and NSW are set to smash last year’s measles case numbers and Western Australia has already surpassed its 2024 total ...
Cross-border tourism in the Mekong region strong, despite regional challenges
In a time of geopolitical tensions, cross-border tourism in Southeast Asia remains a testament to the strength of regional ...