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Terre des Hommes Netherlands is helping parents navigate a complex digital landscape.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:
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The dangerous mistake in US trade war journalism
Economics journalists, like any writers, aren’t perfect. Perhaps in a previous age, people thought that everything they read in the news was exactly true; perhaps some still do. But reporting is a human activity, and humans make mistakes. In order to get the true story, you have to read multiple sources, and be skeptical of […] The post The dangerous mistake in US trade war journalism appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Japanese auto giants know they need China to survive
Japanese automakers are attempting to make a comeback in China with their local joint venture partners and Chinese suppliers of smart cockpit and self-driving technology. With their combined market share in China down from 24.1% in 2020 to 13.7% in 2024, according to the China Passenger Cars Association, this is perhaps their last chance. As […] The post Japanese auto giants know they need China to survive appeared...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Home and away, China putting tight new squeeze on Tibet
China is tightening control over Tibet and flexing its strategic roof of the world advantage by cyber-spying on the Dalai Lama’s supporters “worldwide from Lhasa to London,” opening Tibet’s international airport to Singapore and Nepal, and building the world’s biggest hydroelectric dam on a glacier-fed river. China prizes resource-rich Tibet’s lofty Himalayan heights, which allow […] The post Home and away, China...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:CIA mind games and the wages of betrayal in China
[The following report is derived fromMarco Mayer’s recent conversation withFrancesco Sisciin Rome.] All main international media are highlighting the news that the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has put two videos online [“Secure Contact with the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)”, link here] to recruit Chinese officials as their informants and agents. How do […] The post CIA mind games and the...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Australian markets set to rally after Prime Minister Albanese's reelection; most Asian markets closed for holiday
Japanese, South Korean, Hong Kong and Chinese markets were closed for holidays.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Chinese exporters ‘wash’ products in third countries to avoid Trump tariffs
Asian neighbours wary of becoming staging posts for trade actually destined for US
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Schrodinger's president: Trump's tariffs exist and don't - except on China
Schrodinger's president: Trump's tariffs exist and don't - except on China Submitted by John Rees on Fri, 05/02/2025 - 16:44 The US president's trade policy is defined by volatility - with tariffs imposed, reversed or delayed at will. But with China, the direction is fixed: escalation and a deepening global crisis A mural by street artist Eme Freethinker at Mauerpark in Berlin shows US President Donald Trump with the...
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Asian-American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month’s growth over 5 decades
Celebration of US minority groups has evolved into a month-long event since Jimmy Carter established it in 1978. How, and why it’s important.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Trump’s tariffs are waking Asia up from the dream of export-led growth
Asian economies responded to Western exhortations to pursue export-led growth. The resulting ‘economic miracle’ now looks like a mistake.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:US foreign student purge an exercise in economic self-destruction
In early April 2025, the Trump administration terminated the immigration statuses of thousands of international students listed in a government database, meaning they no longer had legal permission to be in the country. Some students self-deported instead of facing deportation. The US Department of Homeland Security recently announced that it would reverse the terminations after […] The post US foreign student purge an...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:What India’s Indus treaty suspension really means
The Hindu Kush–Himalaya–Karakoram mountain range—often referred to as the “Third Pole” due to its vast glacial reserves—acts as a critical freshwater source for people in South Asia, especially in India and Pakistan. These ice reserves feed into rivers that flow downstream to India and Pakistan, sustaining the ecosystems, agriculture and domestic water needs of both […] The post What India’s Indus treaty suspension...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:China, Russia and the remaking of the Eurasian supercontinent
Three books offer a guide to shifting power in the region and what it means for the US and Europe
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Alibaba’s AI model Qwen3: a smart kid prone to hallucinations
Alibaba Group’s newly-released large language model Qwen3 has shown higher mathematical-proving and code-writing abilities than its previous models and some American peers, putting it at the top of benchmark charts. Qwen3 offers two mixture-of-experts (MoE) models (Qwen3-235B-A22B and Qwen3-32B-A3B) and six dense models. A MoE, also used by OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude, can assign […] The post Alibaba’s AI...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Alibaba’s AI model Qwen3: A smart kid prone to hallucinations
Alibaba Group’s newly-released large language model Qwen3 has shown higher mathematical-proving and code-writing abilities than its previous models and some American peers, putting it at the top of benchmark charts. Qwen3 offers two mixture-of-experts (MoE) models (Qwen3-235B-A22B and Qwen3-32B-A3B) and six dense models. A MoE, also used by OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude, can assign […] The post Alibaba’s AI...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:India at a crossroads: new Gandhi or new Jinnah
“The only thing we learn from history is that we learn nothing from history.” Georg hegel The tragedy is not that history fails to speak, but that we fail to listen – especially when the message is uncomfortable. On April 22, the peaceful hills of Pahalgam in Kashmir turned crimson with violence as terrorists opened […] The post India at a crossroads: new Gandhi or new Jinnah appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Why US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman have stalled
Why US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman have stalled Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Fri, 05/02/2025 - 18:00 It's not necessarily a breakdown, but Washington has significantly escalated its threats against Tehran Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, right, arrives ahead of negotiations with the US in Muscat, Oman, on 25 April 2025 (Iranian foreign ministry/West Asia News Agency/Handout via Reuters) Off For the last...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Why Saudi Arabia can spend more money than it makes, even as oil prices drop
Why Saudi Arabia can spend more money than it makes, even as oil prices drop Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 05/02/2025 - 20:07 Experts often talk about the oil price Saudi Arabia needs to balance its budget, but it has time and space to rely on debt, experts say Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud (L) and Saudi government members arrive at Elysee Palace in Paris, ahead of meeting between...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Sugarcane and Guarapo: A Tradition at Risk in Cuba
Sugarcane, originally from Southeast Asia and New Guinea, spread globally through Muslim expansion, reaching Europe before being introduced to the Caribbean and Latin America by Spanish colonizers. The plant flourished in countries such as Cuba, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Ecuador, becoming a cornerstone of agricultural economies. Guarapo: Cuba’s Refreshing Legacy While sugarcane is primarily used […]
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:West by Sea: Why the Pacific’s Security Should Be Anchored in Indo-Pacific Partnerships
Pacific nations must look to themselves and their neighbors – particularly those in Southeast Asia – to secure the Blue Pacific Continent.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:US betting big on robo-fighters to win a Taiwan war
The US is a step closer to being able to deploy stealthy, semi-autonomous drone swarms to saturate the Taiwan Strait in a high-tech push to shift the military balance vis-à-vis China. This month, multiple media sources reported that the US Air Force had initiated ground tests for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, marking a […] The post US betting big on robo-fighters to win a Taiwan war appeared first on...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Indonesia emerges as new hub for Chinese solar firms amid Trump’s tariffs on Southeast Asia
Indonesia is now appealing to companies seeking to relocate operations due to high US tariffs on Chinese solar firms in Southeast Asia.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:HSBC sets up captive insurer in Hong Kong to support growth in Asia
Move will solidify Hong Kong’s position as a global leader in asset, wealth, and risk management, lender’s CEO in the city says.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:US-Ukraine mineral deal is no path to true peace
Ukraine has finally signed its minerals agreement with the US. The deal states that Washington will eventually receive a share of the profits from the sale of Ukrainian natural resources, providing an economic incentive to continue investing in Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant says the deal demonstrates the Donald Trump administration’s […] The post US-Ukraine mineral deal is no...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Duterte surges as Marcos flags ahead of crucial midterm polls
As the Philippines heads toward pivotal midterm elections on May 12, a dramatic political shift is underway. Once considered the crown prince of dynastic restoration, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr is now floundering, with his public approval rating plummeting from 42% in February to 25% in March, according to a Pulse Asia Research poll. Meanwhile, […] The post Duterte surges as Marcos flags ahead of crucial...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:The wind in his sails, Albanese is beaming with confidence. But Labor remains on edge as election nears
While the PM has the momentum, strategists know the outcome could hinge on a number of unpredictable local contestsPolls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorerParty policies; Micro parties explained; Full election coverageGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastIt begins like any regular lunch rush at Market Square in Sunnybank, the popular outdoor Asian foodcourt in the spiritual...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Stirred but not shaken
Subscribe nowwith a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Stirred but not shaken David Goldman analyzes muted market reaction to the Trump administration’s recent tariff threats, arguing that fears of financial chaos were overblown. Chinese markets showed little volatility, indicating that its limited trade […] The post Stirred but not shaken appeared first on Asia...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:After Ukraine, Trump might renew his North Korea peace-deal quest
The strange scene of US President Donald Trump huddled knee to knee with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the anteroom of Pope Francis’ funeral has prompted hopes that a so-far-elusive peace deal in the war between Russia and Ukraine is within reach. Whether that comes to pass remains to be seen. But one product of […] The post After Ukraine, Trump might renew his North Korea peace-deal quest appeared first...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:US security policy in Asia shows some continuity in sea of change
The first 100 days of the second Donald Trump Administration produced upheaval in many quarters, but one policy remains steady: building a regional defense architecture to deter aggression by China. Further movement in this direction, however, is threatened by collateral damage from aspects of the new US government’s approach to foreign policy that break with […] The post USsecurity policy in Asia shows some continuity...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Trump asked Sisi for free passage through Suez Canal, military support against Houthis: Report
Trump asked Sisi for free passage through Suez Canal, military support against Houthis: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 05/01/2025 - 17:16 Trump's private call with Sisi dovetails with US officials calling on US to extract 'economic gain' from Egypt in leaked Signal chat US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi hold a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:China’s new revolution of culture
China is promoting Chinese culture domestically against Western influence, which could be a tangible sign that the country is preparing for an extended period of isolation or siege. “China has expanded an initiative to create a new academic discipline that aims to stamp out Western bias in ethnic studies as Beijing works to consolidate its […] The post China’s new revolution of culture appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Will Tariffs on Solar Cell Imports Invigorate the U.S. Manufacturing Market?
The U.S. Department of Commerce determined last week solar cell imports from four Southeast Asian countries should see tariffs of up to 3,521 percent. It’s a move that broadens the trade dispute between the U.S. and China, as mainland manufacturers have set up factories in Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia in recent years. The rate […]
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Trump's tariffs overshadow marches across Asia as world marks Labour Day
While workers in Asia also marched for better pay and conditions, the US president's new tariff regime and the effect it will have on jobs overshadowed rallies in several countries.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Kawasaki is developing a robot to be ridden like a horse
Kawasaki has recently revealed its computer-generated concept for the Corleo, a “robotic horse.” The video shows the automated equine galloping through valleys, crossing rivers, climbing mountains and jumping over crevasses. The Corleo promises a high-end robotic solution to provide a revolutionary mobility experience. Kawasaki’s current motorbikes are constrained to roads, paths and trails, but a […] The post Kawasaki...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Thai prosecutors drop royal insult charge against US academic
The long-time Southeast Asia politics scholar in Thailand was arrested last month under the kingdom’s strict lèse-majesté laws.
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