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US threats cast doubt on shipping emissions deal
AFP, Published on 14/10/2025
» LONDON - An ambitious plan by the UN's shipping agency to cut maritime emissions could be scuttled at the last minute after the United States threatened to impose sanctions on those supporting it.
Trump agrees to small reduction in Philippine tariffs
AFP, Published on 23/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump agreed Tuesday to reduce threatened tariffs on the Philippines, but only by one percentage point, after what he termed a successful meeting with his counterpart Ferdinand Marcos.
Rubio says Asia might get 'better' tariffs than others
AFP, Published on 10/07/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that Asian nations might get "better" tariff rates than the rest of the world, as he attended Asean talks focused on Washington's trade war.
China urges Southeast Asia to back openness as US tariffs loom
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/07/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Southeast Asian nations to uphold openness and cooperation Thursday, delivering a message of inclusivity as United States President Donald Trump threatens sweeping tariffs on nations across the region.
Stocks drop, gold and oil up as Israel hits Iran
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/06/2025
» SINGAPORE — Stocks fell along with equity-index futures and investors rushed to the safety of haven assets after Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear programme sites in a major escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Crude oil jumped 11%, the biggest move in more than three years.
Trump to close deal-making Gulf tour in UAE
AFP, Published on 15/05/2025
» DOHA — United States President Donald Trump on Thursday closes a Middle East tour in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as he focuses squarely on seeking deals after billions of dollars of pledges from Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
China says it’s assessing US talks, hinting at possible thaw
Bloomberg, Published on 02/05/2025
» China said it is assessing the possibility of trade talks with the US, the first sign since Donald Trump hiked tariffs last month that negotiations could begin between the two sides.
Thai consumer confidence falls for first time in 5 months amid economic uncertainty
Published on 13/03/2025
» Thailand's consumer confidence fell for the first time in five months over uncertainty from US trade policies, higher living costs and the slow recovery of the domestic economy, a survey showed on Thursday.
Trump hails ‘reclaiming’ of Panama Canal after ports deal
Reuters, Published on 05/03/2025
» US President Donald Trump has hailed a deal led by the US investment firm BlackRock to buy most of the $22.8-billion ports business of the Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison which includes assets along the Panama Canal.
EU to blacklist 25 more Chinese entities for flouting Russia sanctions
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/02/2025
» BRUSSELS — The European Union (EU) plans to add another 25 Chinese entities to a blacklist of companies for circumventing sanctions on Russia, as part of the next package of measures aimed at hobbling Moscow's war effort.