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Hong Kong will vie with ‘every city in Asia’, Singapore to develop tourism: minister
Rosanna Law tells Post in exclusive interview that authorities play active but ‘quieter’ role than Lion City in promoting city’s attractions and mega-events.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:
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Asia can’t afford to wait for the US to wake up to its climate duty
As the US walks away again, Europe, China and others need to fill the climate reparation funding gap, not out of charity but responsibility.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Buildings collapse as 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand
A major earthquake in Southeast Asia rocked Myanmar and surrounding countries, collapsing multiple buildings and complicating rescue efforts. The 7.7 magnitude quake's epicenter was near Myanmar’s second-largest city and was followed by a strong 6.4 magnitude aftershock. The disaster has killed at least 150 people. Debi Edward of Independent Television News reports.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:The Tariffs ‘Laffer Curve’
Subscribe nowwith a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. The Tariffs ‘Laffer Curve’ David Goldman analyzes the evolving landscape of US tariff policy, financial markets, and global tech competition, arguing that President Trump’s recent remarks about easing tariffs reflect a strategic attempt to balance […] The post The Tariffs ‘Laffer Curve’ appeared first on Asia...
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:What caused the powerful Myanmar and Thailand earthquake?
Myanmar’s location between two tectonic plates - the India and Eurasia plates – places it at particular risk of quakes.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Mexican Government Expresses Condolences After Earthquake in Myanmar
Mexico City, March 28 (Prensa Latina) The Mexican government today expressed its deep solidarity with the affected people and their families, as well as its sincere condolences for the earthquake that shook Myanmar, Thailand, and other parts of Asia. The post Mexican Government Expresses Condolences After Earthquake in Myanmar first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis sent condolences after earthquake in South Asia
Vatican City, March 28 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis today sent a message of condolence to the victims of an earthquake that occurred this Friday in South Asia, which primarily affected Myanmar and Thailand, according to a statement. The post Pope Francis sent condolences after earthquake in South Asia first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Monkey leaders: the face of populist politics today
When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn’t become a king. The palace becomes a circus. Turkish proverb If you want to understand the future and direction of a country, pay attention to the qualities and conduct of debates within it. This includes how deeply discussions are explored, the level of education of the […] The post Monkey leaders: the face of populist politics today appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Endeavor Manta: Taiwan’s USV aims to hold China invasion at bay
Taiwan’s first indigenous armed sea drone marks a significant step toward building asymmetric warfare capabilities amid the growing threat of kinetic Chinese action. This month, multiple media outlets reported that Taiwan’s state-backed shipbuilder CSBC Corporation unveiled its first domestically developed military-grade uncrewed surface vehicle (USV), the Endeavor Manta, at Kaohsiung’s Singda Harbor. This marks a […]...
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Venture-capital club expands to Hong Kong, plans US$250m fund with Asian investors
London Technology Club opens in the city with a focus on fast-scaling companies in AI, fintech.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan: Put Rights at Center of Border Deal
Click to expand Image Top left:The wreckage of a Tajik ambulance that was attacked near a bridge by the Kyrgyz-Tajik border in Chorbog, on September 16, 2022. 2022 Jean-Baptiste Gallopin/Human Rights Watch. 2022 Jean-BaptisteGallopin/Human Rights Watch.Top right:Thecourtyard of the house of an83-year-oldwoman from Khistevarz (Tajikistan), who was killed on September 16, 2022, when an artillery shell hit the house....
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:CNBC Daily Open: Stocks in reverse amid auto tariffs
Shares of Asian automakers fell for a second straight day, as investors continue to weigh the new auto tariffs imposed by Trump.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:China looks to deepen ties with Central Asia as U.S. trade tensions intensify
China looks to tighten grip on Central Asia allies as trade frictions elsewhere mount.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:US has the power to switch off UK’s nuclear subs
Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently boarded one of the UK’s four nuclear-armed submarines for a photo call as part of his attempts to demonstrate the UK’s defense capabilities as tensions with Russia continue. However, Starmer faces a problem. The submarine and the rest of the UK’s nuclear fleet is heavily reliant on the US as […] The post US has the power to switch off UK’s nuclear subs appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:India: Ethnic Clashes Restart in Manipur
Click to expand Image Police fire tear gas shells to disperse students protesting against ethnic violence in Imphal, in India's northeastern state of Manipur, September 10, 2024. 2024 Paojel Chaoba/AP Photo India’s northeastern state of Manipur is facing risks of renewed ethnic violence despite the resignation of its divisive chief minister and the imposition of president’s rule on February 13, 2025.India’s Supreme...
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Japan’s quiet science vs China’s megaphone claims
Japan’s technological and scientific contributions to the world are undeniable. From the invention of the blue LED that revolutionized energy efficiency to the development of high-speed rail, Japan has long been at the forefront of scientific progress. Yet, despite these advancements, Japan has never projected itself as a global scientific power in the way that […] The post Japan’s quiet science vs China’s megaphone...
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Asian auto stocks extend declines as Trump tariffs on car imports dent sentiment
Shares of Asia's automakers extended declines for a second day as investors continue to parse Donald Trump's tariffs on cars not made in the country.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Can Vietnam golf its way out of new Trump tariffs?
The South East Asian country has the third largest trade surplus with the US, after China and Mexico.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:How automakers are navigating Trump’s tariffs on imported vehicles and parts
Foreign leaders in Europe, Canada and Asia sharply criticized President Trump’s announcement of 25 percent tariffs on imported cars and car parts. Nearly half of all passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. last year were assembled outside the country and experts say the tariffs could upend the global automotive industry. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Gavin Bade of The Wall Street Journal.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:How Trump may inadvertently calm the waters of the Indo-Pacific
Donald Trump is likely to keep projecting power in Asia but his focus on other priorities will reshape regional dynamics.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Japanese anime draws on religious traditions
I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, philosophical and religious traditions. One of the most compelling aspects of Japanese anime is its ability to merge thrilling action with deep spiritual and ethical questions. “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train,” which shattered Japanese box-office records for earnings and ended […] The post Japanese anime draws on...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Voice of America took jazz behind the Iron Curtain
Since taking office in January, the Trump administration has adopted a heavy-handed approach to cutting any perceived wasteful spending in the US government. One of the more recent institutions targeted by Trump’s team, Voice of America, holds a potentially staggering implication: the end of American soft power. Soft power earned the US government a significant […] The post Voice of America took jazz behind the Iron...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:US trading partners warn of retaliation against Trump’s 25% car tariffs
Carmakers’ shares drop as Asian, European and North American countries respond to US president’s latest measures
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:5 years after pandemic surge, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders still targets of hatred
It was five years ago this month that COVID-19-fueled incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders became so frequent that a reporting center was formed.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:USAID Cuts Devastating to Central Asia Programs
If leaked documents listing active and terminated projects are accurate, almost all USAID programs in Central Asia have been cut.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:U.S. lawmakers call for Signal chat probe, as Justice Department appears uninterested
Some U.S. senators sent a letter to the inspector general at the Department of Defence to formally request an investigation into how top Trump national security officials used Signal to discuss military strikes.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth needs a to-do list for Japan
United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is heading to Japan. This visit needs to be more than cordial meetings reaffirming the US-Japan alliance as rock solid and discussing vague improvements with even vaguer timelines for completion. If that’s all it is, he might as well stay home and do it over Zoom. Hegseth should […] The post Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth needs a to-do list for Japan appeared first on...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Trump’s Gutting of RFA Hurts Press Freedom – And Helps Its Opponents – Across Asia
RFA and VOA had been the most accessible alternatives to state media for many people in countries like China and North Korea. Not anymore.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:US will struggle to make Europe stop arming up Ukraine
Theofficial Kremlin readoutfrom Putin’s most recent phone call with Trump shared the Russian leader’s demand that “a complete cessation of providing Kiev with foreign military aid and intelligence must become the key condition for preventing an escalation of the conflict and making progress towards its resolution.” Trump’stemporary suspensionof such assistance proves that he has the […] The post US will struggle to...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:The surging gold price is boosting Central Asia’s economies
But foreign investors might want to tread carefully
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:The surging gold price is boosting Central Asia’s economies
But foreign investors might want to tread carefully
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Shares of Asia's automakers fall as Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports
Shares of Asia's automakers fell after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will impose tariffs on cars not made in the country.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:EU/Central Asia: Deepening Ties Should Center Human Rights
Click to expand Image Officials from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan attend the meeting of Foreign Ministers of Central Asia and the European Union in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, November 17, 2022. 2022 Photo by Bahtiyar Abdulkerimov/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (Brussels, March 27, 2025) –TheEuropean Union should put human rights at the center of its intensifying engagement with Central...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:What do measles outbreaks overseas mean for Australia? - video
Experts are concerned Australia could become “fertile ground” for measles to take hold if the disease is brought into the country amid outbreaks in the US as well as India, Vietnam and Indonesia. Guardian Australia’s health reporter Natasha May explains why these outbreaks are of growing concern in AustraliaMeasles was eliminated from Australia. Experts warn US and Asia outbreaks may bring back this ‘heat-seeking...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Don’t expect a US Marshall Plan to rebuild Ukraine
President Donald Trump wants Ukraine to repay the United States for helping to defend the country against Russia’s invasion. Since 2022, Congress has provided about US$174 billion to Ukraine and neighboring countries to assist in its war effort. Trump inflated this figure to US$350 billion in a March 2025 White House meeting with French President […] The post Don’t expect a US Marshall Plan to rebuild Ukraine appeared...
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