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How will America impact Southeast Asia?
The next few years will be troubled ones, but the region can proactively take the steps necessary to protect itself from the downsides
October 30, 2025
Global Economy

Trump’s US$100,000 visa threatens business model of India IT firms
Trump’s move is a “geopolitical turf war”
September 22, 2025
Global Economy

Trump says ‘nothing to worry about’ with US-India relationship
'There’s nothing to worry about. We just have moments on occasion' - Trump
September 07, 2025
Tech

F-35 continues to over-promise, under-deliver, GAO says in new review
“After nearly 20 years of aircraft production the F-35 program continues to overpromise and underdeliver,” the nonpartisan congressional watchdog said
September 03, 2025
Global Economy

EU reaches tariff deal with US to avert painful trade blow
'It's the biggest of all the deals': Trump
July 28, 2025
Global Markets

Tech-driven Taiwan seen to outperform as US tariffs pause run its course: Nomura
Indirect macro effects from weaker US consumer demand and a strong Taiwan dollar will likely be tempered by sustained AI-led demand
June 18, 2025
Global Economy

Vietnam sends trade department reply as US turns up China heat
Vietnam has engaged in weeks of intense diplomacy with the US as it seeks to avert a threatened 46% tariff, which was later wound back to 10% for 90 days to allow time for talks.
June 05, 2025
Global Economy

Thailand submits proposals to US to get tariff talks started
The Thai proposals are aimed at gradually narrowing its US$46 billion trade surplus with the US
May 13, 2025
Global Economy

Starmer gets needed diplomatic win, if not an economic boost
Starmer called the deal 'fantastic'; for Trump it was 'tremendous'
May 09, 2025
Energy

Indonesia to cut fuel imports from Singapore in favour of US
Indonesia imports about 290,000 barrels per day of liquid refined fuels from Singapore
May 09, 2025









