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US-China Tensions Escalate Over Taiwan defence issue

SINGAPORE: – Rhetoric between Washington and Beijing intensified over the weekend at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, following stark warnings from U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about the potential for a Chinese military assault on Taiwan. Hegseth’s assertion that … Continue reading US-China Tensions Escalate Over Taiwan defence issue

Shangri-La Dialogue  while U.S.-China Tensions Persist

SINGAPORE — The 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue will open on Friday at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore, gathering over 550 delegates from 47 countries, including 40 minister-level representatives. French President Emmanuel Macron  will deliver the keynote address, marking the first time … Continue reading Shangri-La Dialogue  while U.S.-China Tensions Persist

Apple Abandons Smartwatch Camera Project

CUPERTINO/USA – Apple has quietly scrapped its long-rumored Apple Watch camera project, marking the latest in a series of shelved innovations from the tech giant. According to an exclusive report by Bloomberg, the company had been working on integrating a … Continue reading Apple Abandons Smartwatch Camera Project

Flood of Cheap Chinese Goods Disrupts Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR – A new wave of economic disruption is sweeping across Southeast Asia, driven by an influx of cheap Chinese goods flooding regional markets. From wardrobes in Johor to garments in Jakarta, Chinese manufacturers—displaced by renewed US tariffs—are saturating … Continue reading Flood of Cheap Chinese Goods Disrupts Southeast Asia

Geneva: Breakthrough Hopes Rise as Tariff Talks Resume

GENEVA –  For the first time in years, high-level delegations from the United States and China sat down in Geneva this weekend, aiming to de-escalate the prolonged trade war that has rattled global markets. Led by US Treasury Secretary Scott … Continue reading Geneva: Breakthrough Hopes Rise as Tariff Talks Resume

Trump Softens Stance as Trade War Pressures Mount

WASHINGTON/BEIJING — Under growing domestic and international pressure, the Trump administration appears to be shifting its stance in the ongoing trade war with China. Despite previous insistence that Beijing must make the first move, new reports indicate that Washington has … Continue reading Trump Softens Stance as Trade War Pressures Mount

U.S. Tariffs Accelerate Apple’s Departure from China

CUPERTINO/SHENZHEN – Apple plans to manufacture all iPhones for the U.S. market in India by the end of 2026, aiming to avoid the impact of rising U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports. Currently, most iPhones are made in China, but the new … Continue reading U.S. Tariffs Accelerate Apple’s Departure from China

Vietnam Signals Readiness for U.S. Trade Deal

HANOI – Vietnam has formally opened trade negotiations with the United States, seeking to avoid a proposed 46% tariff on its exports by demonstrating a willingness to purchase American goods and address long-standing U.S. concerns over trade practices. The discussions come … Continue reading Vietnam Signals Readiness for U.S. Trade Deal