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Asiabike Jakarta 2025 to expand green mobility
JAKARTA – As Indonesia continues its push towards net-zero emissions, the 2nd edition of Asiabike Jakarta (ABJ) in collaboration with PERIKLINDO Electric Vehicle Show (PEVS) is set to accelerate the growth of the sustainable mobility industry with expanded offerings. Scheduled … Continue reading Asiabike Jakarta 2025 to expand green mobility
Earthquakes shake Mindanao on Easter Sunday
MINDANAO/MANILA – On Easter Sunday, the southern Philippine island of Mindanao was shaken by multiple earthquakes. The strongest quake registered a magnitude of 5.9 and struck at 12:11 a.m. local time, approximately 51 kilometers west of the coastal town of … Continue reading Earthquakes shake Mindanao on Easter Sunday
ITB China: Rising Demand for MICE and Business Travel
SHANGHAI – As China’s MICE industry experiences a paradigm shift, with traditional models adapting to meet rapidly evolving and innovative demands, ITB China 2025 continues to serve as a premier platform for industry professionals to connect with the dynamic MICE … Continue reading ITB China: Rising Demand for MICE and Business Travel
Hong Kong stops exports to the USA: New customs rule
HONG KONG – In a strong response to the recent measures by the U.S. government under President Donald Trump, Hong Kong has suspended all goods shipments to the United States. The decision follows Washington’s announcement that it would abolish the … Continue reading Hong Kong stops exports to the USA: New customs rule
Cambodia: Xi Jinping Concludes Southeast Asia Tour
PHNOM PENH – Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up a high-profile diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia on Thursday with a two-day state visit to Cambodia, marking the final leg of a regional charm offensive aimed at reinforcing Beijing’s influence amid … Continue reading Cambodia: Xi Jinping Concludes Southeast Asia Tour
China Unveils Retaliatory Measures in U.S. Trade War
BEIJING – In a bold and calculated response to the United States’ sweeping tariff hikes on Chinese goods, President Xi Jinping’s administration has rolled out two major retaliatory measures that could reshape global trade flows and send shockwaves through key … Continue reading China Unveils Retaliatory Measures in U.S. Trade War
Xi Jinping in Malaysia: China Deepens Ties
KUALA LUMPUR – Chinese President Xi Jinping touched down in Malaysia’s capital on Monday, continuing his high-stakes tour of Southeast Asia aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties in the region, as China faces mounting pressure from the United States … Continue reading Xi Jinping in Malaysia: China Deepens Ties
Xi Jinping Visits Vietnam to Deepen Strategic Ties
HANOI – Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Vietnam on Monday as part of a high-profile Southeast Asia tour aimed at strengthening regional alliances and promoting economic cooperation in response to rising global trade tensions and sweeping U.S. tariffs. Vietnam … Continue reading Xi Jinping Visits Vietnam to Deepen Strategic Ties
Lee Hsien Loong delivers sobering outlook on trade
SINGAPORE – In a major policy address on Monday, Singapore’s Senior Minister and former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned that the country can no longer count on a stable and cooperative global trading system, citing profound shifts triggered by sweeping … Continue reading Lee Hsien Loong delivers sobering outlook on trade
U.S. Tariffs: ASEAN Establishes Task Force
KUALA LUMPUR – In an urgent response to the United States’ sweeping tariff overhaul, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) convened a special meeting of its economic ministers on April 10, and announced the creation of a dedicated task … Continue reading U.S. Tariffs: ASEAN Establishes Task Force