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Saudi Arabia reviewing Neom projects, citing 'limited resources': Report
Saudi Arabia reviewing Neom projects, citing 'limited resources': Report Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 04/28/2025 - 18:47 Neom has faced delays and cutbacks as Saudi Arabia grapples with reduced oil prices Design plans for The Line, in the heart of the Red Sea megacity Neom, on 26 July 2022 (Neom/AFP) Off The CEO of Saudi Arabia’s futuristic city Neom has launched a “comprehensive review” of the kingdom's...
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Japan, Europe can lead trade fight, leave China to contend alone
There could not be a bigger contrast between Beijing’s reaction to Donald Trump’s declaration of trade war and the reactions from China’s fellow major trading powers, Japan and the European Union. China got its retaliation in early, matching Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods with identical ones on American goods. The “decoupling” of the Chinese and […] The post Japan, Europe can lead trade fight, leave China to contend...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:US-Philippine largest-ever drills bristle with missiles aimed at China
MANILA – In the clearest signal yet of policy continuity from Biden to Trump in Asia, the US and Philippines have kicked off their largest-ever joint Balikatan (shoulder-to-shoulder) military exercises, including drills simulating “full-scale battle scenarios” with China. As many as 6,000 Filipino soldiers will join 12,000 US troops for the 40th edition of the […] The post US-Philippine largest-ever drills bristle with...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:China rejects Trump’s Xi trade talk claims, Chinese marriages drop: SCMP daily highlights
From Beijing dismissing Trump’s claims of trade war talks to rising military spending in East Asia, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Trump’s Quad allies in Asia fret over tariffs as China factor complicates ties
Even as Japan, India, and Australia face US tariffs, they are also being pressured by Washington to rebalance their ties with China.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Illinois Delays a Project Meant to Keep Asian Carp Out of the Great Lakes
One stretch of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal near Joliet, Illinois, is what freshwater biologists call a pinch point. Here, at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam, workers are preparing a site for barriers to keep invasive bighead and silver carp from infiltrating the Great Lakes. If enough of them slip by before the […]
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:The waning deterrence of America’s nuclear arsenal
As costs soar and rivals surge ahead, the US nuclear arsenal stands at a crossroads between urgent modernization and strategic overreach. This month, the US Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report stating that there has been a significant 25% rise in the projected costs of maintaining and modernizing the US nuclear arsenal, now estimated […] The post The waning deterrence of America’s nuclear arsenal...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Trump can’t decide who’s to blame for Ukraine peace fail
After a second consecutive night of deadly Russian air attacks – against the capital Kyiv on April 23 and the eastern Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad on April 24 – a ceasefire in Ukraine seems as unrealistic as ever. With Russian commitment to a deal clearly lacking, the situation is not helped by US President Donald […] The post Trump can’t decide who’s to blame for Ukraine peace fail appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:German fiscal boost won't outweigh tariff drag for euro zone, IMF's Europe head says
Following downgrades to its growth outlooks for the U.S., U.K. and many Asian countries, the International Monetary Fund last week cut its euro zone forecast.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:From unicorns to brick-and-mortar: VCs in Southeast Asia get cold feet as they switch bets
Amid a major downturn, venture capitalists in Southeast Asia are investing more in offline businesses that can show profitability and strong cash flow.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Asia’s Strategic Realignment Amid the Collapse of Global Free Trade
Most Asian nations are adapting to the trade war with a mix of economic realism, diplomatic agility, and selective state intervention.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:President Trump’s dialogue with the markets
Subscribe nowwith a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. President Trump’s dialogue with the markets David Goldman assesses that the Trump administration’s trial-and-error approach has shown that a proposed 145% on Chinese imports would be economically damaging to the US economy. Meanwhile, Beijing appears […] The post President Trump’s dialogue with the markets...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:The Southeast Asians facing exile from the US to a land they’ve never known
After surviving a CIA-led war and building lives in America, Laotian migrants are now being detained and deported with little warning.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Macau’s exposure to US trade war limited, but economy must diversify: leader
Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai also says city will collaborate with industries in Southeast Asian countries to develop tourism markets.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Before the missiles: How disinformation could spark Asia’s next war
“The problem with fake news is not that people believe it. The problem is that they don’t believe anything anymore.”— Yuval Noah Harari, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century In February 2022, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine triggered the largest European conflict since World War II. But this war isn’t just being fought with tanks […] The post Before the missiles: How disinformation could spark Asia’s next war...
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Why the Philippines can’t ignore China’s Southeast Asia pivot
Beijing’s focus on regional stability and trade openness presents both challenges and opportunities that Manila can’t afford to overlook.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:A Chinese prison helped fuel the deadly fentanyl crisis in the US
This article was originally published by ProPublica, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Reporting Highlights China’s vast security apparatus shrouds itself in shadows, but the outside world has caught periodic glimpses of it behind the faded gray walls of Shijiazhuang prison in the northern province of Hebei. Chinese media reports have shown inmates hunched over sewing […] The post A Chinese prison helped...
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:With Trump talking with Tehran, could a new nuclear deal be next?
Negotiators from Iran and the United States are set to meet again in Oman on April 26, prompting hopes the two countries might be moving, albeit tentatively, toward a new nuclear accord. The scheduled talks follow the two previous rounds of indirect negotiations that have taken place under the new Trump administration. Those discussions were […] The post With Trump talking with Tehran, could a new nuclear deal benext?...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:China showcases its neighbourhood diplomacy across Southeast Asia
President Xi Jinping’s recent trip to Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia highlighted China’s commitment to fostering regional harmony.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:What Trump’s North Korea diplomacy says about his Russia strategy
Donald Trump says he wants to end the war in Ukraine. It’s worth asking what kind of “peace” he has in mind – and whom it would actually serve. For anyone looking for insights into how Trump’s latest diplomatic gamble over Ukraine might unfold, there is already a precedent: his high-stakes engagement with North Korea […] The post What Trump’s North Korea diplomacy says about his Russia strategy appeared first on Asia...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:India’s Indus Ultimatum: South Asia’s Red Line Moment
The tit-for-tat measures announced by India and Pakistan resemble a classic prisoner’s dilemma, where each side views escalatory retaliation as rational -- even necessary -- despite mutual harm.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:How China will influence the next pontiff after Pope Francis' pivot to Asia
With the conclave to choose his successor looking less Eurocentric than ever, Pope Francis' intense pastoral and diplomatic activity to build a bridge with Asia is set to continue.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Jet by jet, US losing Pacific air superiority over China
China is racing to shatter US air dominance in the Pacific—one stealth jet, long-range missile and cratered runway at a time. This month, a top US official stated that China is rapidly building its capacity to challenge US air superiority in the Pacific, particularly within the strategically vital First Island Chain. Testifying before the US […] The post Jet by jet, US losing Pacific air superiority over China appeared...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Why the next pope may be Asian or African
The centre of faith is moving away from the West, a shift that could add impetus to the late pope’s reforms.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:What do Americans, not Trump, think about Ukraine?
Donald Trump has threatened to walk away from the Ukraine peace talks if there is no progress soon. The implicit threat here is that the US will no longer get involved, perhaps withdrawing arms shipments and even humanitarian aid to Ukraine. It is understood that the proposed plan the Trump team has been working on […] The post What do Americans, not Trump, think about Ukraine? appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Trump knows exactly what his China trade war means
Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” on April 2, 2025, marked the formal launch of sweeping global tariffs, capping months of escalatory announcements since returning to office. Amplifying the economic nationalism of his first term, it marks the culmination of Trump’s decades-old advocacy for raising tariffs and reviving American industry. His latest push builds on more than […] The post Trump knows exactly what his China...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:US, China in hot race to put nuclear reactors on the moon
Imagine streaming your favorite show or scrolling through your phone, all from the comfort of a home base on the moon. Within the next decade, that sci-fi dream will edge closer to reality – the question is, will an American, Chinese or Russian get there first? For humans to settle and reside on the moon, […] The post US, China in hot race to put nuclear reactors on the moon appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Maldives: Judiciary’s Independence Threatened
Click to expand Image The Supreme Court of the Maldives in Male, February 7, 2018. 2018 Kyodo via AP Photo (Bangkok) – TheMaldives government should immediately reinstate three Supreme Court justices who were improperly suspended and cease other efforts to undermine judicial independence, Human Rights Watch said today. The three justices had until April 24, 2025, to respond to a Maldives Judicial Service Commission...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:2025 AFC Champions League Elite: Who will win Asian football’s biggest prize?
The final stages of the inaugural AFC Champions League Elite will be contested in Jeddah, with eight teams vying for the title of Asia’s best club.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Why I violated the IHRA definition of antisemitism
Why I violated the IHRA definition of antisemitism Submitted by Joel Beinin on Tue, 04/22/2025 - 18:59 This thinly veiled attack on freedom of speech aims to curb any meaningful discussion of the Israel-Palestine conflict Protesters criticise Israeli apartheid outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on 30 April 2022 (Stefani Reynolds/AFP) On On 17 April, theNational Day of Action for Higher Education, dozens of...
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Will Xi Jinping start a war over Trump’s China tariffs?
What will China and in particular theChinese Communist Partydo now that PresidentDonald Trumphas slapped145% tariffson them? Most of the commentariat seems to think they’ll match the United States tit for tat on tariffs, complain mightily and then quietly put out feelers to cut a deal. And Trump hassuggestedthey already are doing that. Maybe so. That’s […] The post Will Xi Jinping start a war over Trump’s China...
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Central Asian nations take steps toward a unified media voice
In this episode of Focus, we report from Astana, where media policymakers from across Central Asia gathered to strengthen regional cooperation and tackle global challenges facing the industry.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:India shouldn’t weaponize water in fight with Pakistan
South Asia has seen its fair share of geopolitical flashpoints, but New Delhi’s latest move may have ushered in a perilous new phase of regional brinkmanship. On Wednesday (April 23), just a day after a deadly terrorist attack claimed 26 lives in the Indian-administered region of Kashmir, India unilaterally suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) […] The post India shouldn’t weaponize water in fight with Pakistan...
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:China better built for a trade war – and Trump knows it
After months of tariff threats and combative posturing, Donald Trump this week made a rare concession. The 145% tariff on Chinese imports, he said, “won’t be that high… it’ll come down substantially.” There are no formal talks, no breakthroughs, just a sudden shift in tone from the US president.And this shift speaks volumes. Despite his […] The post China better built for a trade war – and Trump knows it appeared first...
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Is China suddenly cool?
IShowSpeed, a 20-year-old American YouTuber and internet star, recently livestreamed hourslong tours of Chinese cities including Beijing and Shanghai, showcasing the locations to some of his nearly 40 million viewers. During the March events, IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., marveled at friendly locals, spotless streets and the high-speed Wi-Fi available on […] The post Is China suddenly cool?...
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