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Thailand demands apology from Cambodia over landmine incident
Reuters, Published on 12/11/2025
» Thailand have demanded an apology from Cambodia after accusing it of laying fresh landmines that have injured Thai soldiers, Foreign Ministry spokesman Nikorndej Balankura said on Wednesday, a day after Bangkok suspended a ceasefire pact brokered by US President Donald Trump.
Vietnam eyes tariff deal soon, as US seeks to cut huge trade deficit
Reuters, Published on 12/11/2025
» HANOI — Vietnam is working to sign a trade agreement with the United States soon, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son said on Wednesday, as a new round of negotiations gets underway in Washington.
Honda's bigger threat comes from China's EV makers, not tariffs or chips
Reuters, Published on 11/11/2025
» TOKYO — Honda's downgrade to its full-year profit outlook underscores the immediate pressure from US tariffs and global chip shortages - but the deeper, longer-term challenge lies in intensifying competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers.
Japan PM to recommend Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Reuters, Published on 28/10/2025
» TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will nominate US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Tuesday.
Trump inks US deals on trade, critical minerals with Southeast Asian partners
Reuters, Published on 26/10/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR: US President Donald Trump signed a flurry of deals on trade and critical minerals with three Southeast Asian partners on Sunday, as Washington looked to address trade imbalances and diversify supply chains amid tighter export curbs on rare earths by China.
Asean to host Trump at summit as US president to witness Thai-Cambodia ceasefire deal
Reuters, Published on 24/10/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — The bloc of Southeast Asian nations will host world leaders at a summit this weekend that will run alongside pivotal trade talks between the United States and China and serve as the first stop for US President Donald Trump’s swing through Asia.
Malaysia seeks foreign partnerships to develop rare earth sector
Reuters, Published on 22/10/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia is open to foreign companies establishing joint ventures with local firms to develop rare earths in the country, state media reported on Wednesday, citing the trade minister.
UN cybercrime pact to be signed in Hanoi raises hopes, concerns
Reuters, Published on 22/10/2025
» HANOI — A landmark UN cybercrime agreement aimed at curbing offences that cost the global economy trillions of US dollars annually is set to be signed by representatives from dozens of states in Hanoi this weekend, despite criticism over human rights risks.
Beijing blames US for raising trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs
Reuters, Published on 12/10/2025
» BEIJING: China called President Donald Trump's latest U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods hypocritical on Sunday and defended its curbs on exports of rare earths, but stopped short of imposing new levies on U.S. products.
China says Taiwan president is 'prostituting' himself, after interview lauding Trump
Reuters, Published on 08/10/2025
» BEIJING — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te is "prostituting" himself to foreigners to try and win their favour but his schemes are doomed to fail, China's government said on Wednesday after he gave an interview lauding US President Donald Trump.