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Market panic deepens as world scrambles to temper Trump tariffs
AFP, Published on 07/04/2025
» TOKYO - Asian markets took a huge plunge Monday as US futures pointed to significant losses on Wall Street over Donald Trump's punishing tariffs, even as countries sought compromise with the defiant president.
Trump's tariff pause gives relief, but China trade war intensifies
AFP, Published on 10/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has abruptly paused tariffs on most countries, sparking euphoria on global markets on Thursday, but upped the ante on a brutal trade war with superpower rival China.
Savor the Extraordinary: Indulge in Unforgettable Culinary Experiences with Marriott Bonvoy Moments
Published on 11/04/2025
» From uncovering the rich history of a destination through its native ingredients to sharing a meal in your bucket-list restaurant, epicurean moments create memories that stay with us long after the final taste. In celebration of the powerful connection between dining and travel, Marriott Bonvoy is proud to introduce a new and exclusive dining series, offering travelers extraordinary journeys to some of Marriott Bonvoy’s finest culinary destinations.
The rugby-mad duo cycling from Twickenham to Tokyo
AFP, Published on 11/08/2019
» HANOI - They survived angry dogs in Iran and stomach bugs in India, and have slept in monasteries, underpasses and on farms -- it's been a madcap adventure for a pair of rugby enthusiasts cycling from Twickenham to Tokyo for charity ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
A safer world: Taiwan can help
Asia focus, Published on 14/10/2019
» North America, East Asia and Southeast Asia are key regions in the production and consumption of amphetamines, according to the World Drug Report 2018 published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Ballet Philippines battles Disney, typhoons and poverty to endure
AFP, Published on 18/10/2019
» MANILA: From fierce typhoons and tight budgets to losing its dancers to cruise ships and theme parks, Ballet Philippines has weathered almost every type of storm, but as it celebrates its 50th anniversary the renowned arts organisation is determined the show will go on.
Indices mixed as investors hold breath on Brexit
Business, Published on 19/10/2019
» Recap: European stocks fluctuated and a retreat was seen in Southeast Asian bourses yesterday on the back of lower-than-expected Chinese GDP growth in the third quarter. But the nerve-racking development that could usher joy or despair among investors is a British parliamentary vote on the new Brexit deal.
Stop the arms race
News, Postbag, Published on 20/10/2019
» After a half-century of our "Advancing Partnership for Sustainability" Asean, why do we (Asean members) still invest huge money for ridiculous military devices like a jet fighter, destroyer and submarine but our precious forests are still destroyed by bush fire every year which produces a tremendous amount of pollution.
In 2020, China heads into 1984
Life, James Hein, Published on 23/10/2019
» China will have 626 million CCTVs installed by 2020. That's close to one for every two people in the country. By the end of 2019, any application for Internet access will require first having your face scanned. In 2020, if you want to surf the web you will first have to pass a facial recognition process. If you are recognised and your social score is high enough you will be able to connect. This directive comes from the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Technology.
China's hottest investment: Overpriced sneakers
AFP, Published on 10/11/2019
» SHANGHAI: Forget stocks, real estate, even cryptocurrencies -- China's hottest investment nowadays may be the Nike, Adidas, and Puma basketball shoes that "sneakerheads" like Hu Huaiyuan fight to get their hands on.