ASEAN Foreign Ministers Path Amid Global Shifts
KUALA LUMPUR – The 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) concluded in Kuala Lumpur last Tuesday with a joint communiqué reaffirming ASEAN’s commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, and regional centrality, while balancing relations amid global power rivalries, particularly with China and Russia. … Continue reading ASEAN Foreign Ministers Path Amid Global Shifts
Malaysia Urges Deeper ASEAN Trade Integration
KUALA LUMPUR –Â Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Southeast Asian nations to “act with purpose” and deepen economic ties among themselves in response to escalating global trade tensions, particularly the latest round of U.S. tariffs targeting six ASEAN … Continue reading Malaysia Urges Deeper ASEAN Trade Integration
Trump Tariff Ultimatum Sparks Global Alarm
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has reignited global trade tensions with a sweeping series of letters to 14 countries, including key allies in Asia, warning of harsh tariffs unless bilateral trade agreements are reached within three weeks. The letters—some outlining … Continue reading Trump Tariff Ultimatum Sparks Global Alarm
Europe’s Battery Ambitions Falter as China Pulls Ahead
FRANKFURT/BRUSSELS/BEIJING — China’s lead in global battery manufacturing continues to grow, while Europe’s efforts to build a competitive battery cell industry are faltering. The recent financial collapse of Swedish startup Northvolt is more than an isolated failure—it’s a symptom of … Continue reading Europe’s Battery Ambitions Falter as China Pulls Ahead
Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions
FRANKFURT/BANGKOK/TOKYO – After the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in July 2014, many airlines—excluding Chinese carriers—abandoned the shorter northern routes over Russia and Ukraine. Flights between Western Europe and Asia were rerouted southward, adding three or more hours to … Continue reading Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions