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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

China Responds to U.S. Tariffs with Southeast Asia Outreach

BEIJING — As the U.S.-China trade conflict intensifies under President Donald Trump’s sweeping 145% tariffs on Chinese goods, President Xi Jinping is embarking on a high-stakes diplomatic mission across Southeast Asia, aiming to forge deeper regional alliances and counterbalance the … Continue reading China Responds to U.S. Tariffs with Southeast Asia Outreach

Singapore: International Arrivals Set to Break Records

SINGAPORE – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals that Singapore is on track to smash its all-time international arrivals record this year, outpacing other major Southeast Asian destinations such as Thailand and the Philippines. According to the latest … Continue reading Singapore: International Arrivals Set to Break Records

Smoke Fills Batik Air Cabin before landing

BANGKOK — A Batik Air flight en route from Johor Bahru in Malaysia to Bangkok was engulfed in smoke on February 24,  when a power bank ignited inside an overhead luggage compartment, causing panic among hundreds of passengers. The incident … Continue reading Smoke Fills Batik Air Cabin before landing