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Singapore
Singapore PM says US tariff delay ‘little comfort’ amid global uncertainty
Trade war has prompted governments to reassert greater control over resources ‘in case help doesn’t arrive on time’, Lawrence Wong says.
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Singapore’s task force warns of ‘disorderly’ tariffs’ impact on economy
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The Philippines
Philippines warns US tariffs could jeopardise US$5.6 billion fighter jet deal
16 Apr 2025 - 3:01PM
Malaysia
Xi’s visit: Malaysia ‘stands with China’ amid US tariff threat, Anwar says
The two countries signed a raft of deals spanning AI, infrastructure and agriculture as both leaders spoke out in defence of open trade.
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(From left) Chinese President Xi Jinping, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim at a welcome ceremony at the national palace in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Malaysia
As Chinese students pick Malaysia, their parents buy second homes
Anwar could negotiate for more cooperation on education with Xi to capitalise on the momentum, industry insiders say.
16 Apr 2025 - 1:33PM
Japan
Trump claims Japan security treaty is ‘one-sided’. What does he really want?
The US president’s ‘one-sided deal’ rhetoric is aimed at extracting trade concessions and higher defence payments from Tokyo, observers say.
16 Apr 2025 - 2:12PM
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Malaysia
China’s Xi arrives in Malaysia as Asean grapples with Trump tariff threats
Chinese president will meet Malaysia’s king and prime minister, with visit expected to usher in a rush of deals and increased cooperation.
15 Apr 2025 - 8:31PM
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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping as he arrives at Bunga Raya complex in Sepang, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday. Photo: EPA-EFE/Malaysia’s Department of Information
Vietnam
Vietnam city to ban evening classes to ease academic stress, boost well-being
Advocates say Ho Chi Minh City’s move would also help to reduce demand and rein in its unchecked private tuition sector.
15 Apr 2025 - 4:23PM
Malaysia
Malaysian durian farmers prickly over claims of encroachment on state land
The confrontation came to a head when a lawmaker was arrested for preventing the felling of trees in a key durian-growing state.
15 Apr 2025 - 2:35PM
Japan
Trump tariffs fuel calls for Japan to slash unpopular consumption tax
Rising inflation and Trump’s trade war have raised concerns about how ordinary Japanese will weather the storm.
15 Apr 2025 - 8:00AM
Malaysia
Malaysia to host China’s Xi as Asean seeks shelter from Trump tariff storm
Xi’s three-day visit to Malaysia will give local firms the chance to look for better access to China to offset potential tariff pain, analysts say.
14 Apr 2025 - 4:26PM
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in November 2024. Xi will be in Malaysia for a three-day visit starting on Tuesday. Photo: China Daily via Reuters
Indonesia
How far should Indonesia go to appease Trump on tariffs?
Jakarta is weighing trade concessions, but analysts warn the cost may be long-term harm to local industries.
14 Apr 2025 - 3:42PM
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Malaysia
Iran’s meth cartels target Australia via Malaysia’s Port Klang
Experts say crime syndicates from Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan are using Malaysia as a transshipment hub for drugs destined for Australia.
14 Apr 2025 - 8:34AM
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India
India’s new submarine base targets China’s growing sea power
The Rambilli base’s network of pens aim to provide India’s submarines with an undetected gateway to the Bay of Bengal – and beyond.
13 Apr 2025 - 6:00PM
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Cambodia
Desperate measures: can Cambodia’s tariff trim save it from Trump’s trade axe?
Phnom Penh has offered to slash import taxes, but analysts warn it could still miss the mark with a transactional Trump administration.
13 Apr 2025 - 12:00PM
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has offered to reduce tariffs on 19 American product categories from 35 to 5 per cent. Photo: EPA-EFE
Malaysia
Will Malaysia’s car industry face a Trump-tariff price war from Chinese EVs?
Chinese EV makers, facing US tariffs, are targeting Southeast Asia, threatening Malaysia’s auto industry with steep discounts and potential job losses.
12 Apr 2025 - 3:30PM
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US-Asean relations
Asean’s ‘illusion of solidarity’ splinters amid Trump’s tariff threats
While Malaysia calls for a united front, the reality is a race for bilateral deals, with Vietnam leading the charge – as China watches on.
13 Apr 2025 - 12:21PM
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Malaysia
Are Malaysia’s whistle-blower laws protecting the wrong people?
A businessman who exposed alleged corruption is now facing scrutiny himself, raising questions about Malaysia’s anti-graft legal framework.
11 Apr 2025 - 10:28PM
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The Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) building in Putrajaya. Photo: EPA-EFE
India
India speeds up UK, EU trade deals to buffer against Trump’s tariffs
Analysts warn of potential ‘winners and losers’ if deals are rushed – though 90 per cent of the UK deal is already reportedly done.
11 Apr 2025 - 6:30PM
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The Philippines
Murder of Chinese-Filipino businessman fuels crime fears in the Philippines
The ‘brutal’ murders of businessman Anson Que and his driver have reignited urgent calls for authorities to crack down on crime syndicates.
11 Apr 2025 - 9:06AM
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India
Urine trouble: Air India probes bizarre peeing case on Bangkok flight
The carrier has formed an independent committee to review the matter and determine potential disciplinary actions.
10 Apr 2025 - 8:37PM
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India
Musk’s SpaceX set to transform India’s space sector with Jio and Airtel tie-ups
Reliance Jio and its rival Bharti Airtel have signed separate deals with SpaceX to bring the Starlink internet service to India.
10 Apr 2025 - 3:12PM
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The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, in 2020. Space X’s Starlink is partnering Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel in India’s satellite-based digital communications industry. Photo: TNS
Malaysia
Asean rules out retaliation against US tariffs, to seek ‘frank dialogue’
The bloc said the levies will lead to ‘significant challenges’ for businesses and affect livelihoods of millions of people in the region.
10 Apr 2025 - 3:18PM
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Asean
Trump’s tariffs: Asean urged to tap East Asia’s trillions in forex reserves
By diversifying its market investment sources, Asean can be less reliant on American capital, a former Malaysian central banker says.
9 Apr 2025 - 6:30PM
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Australia
Australia boosts Philippines’ South China Sea defence with 20 drones
Australia’s gift comes days after a near-collision between Philippine and Chinese coastguard vessels in the South China Sea.
9 Apr 2025 - 3:24PM
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Open Questions series
Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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