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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

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

Lufthansa deploys new A350 long-haul aircraft

FRANKFURT – Lufthansa passengers can now fly from Frankfurt to a number of international destinations with the Airbus A350-900. Four of these state-of-the-art and efficient aircraft have been deployed from Frankfurt since the start of the summer flight schedule. Two … Continue reading Lufthansa deploys new A350 long-haul aircraft

U.S. Tariffs Hit Asia Hardest, Economic Concerns

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States has introduced sweeping new tariffs, with the heaviest economic impact expected to fall on Asian countries. Announced on April 2 by President Donald Trump, the policy imposes a 10% tariff on all goods entering … Continue reading U.S. Tariffs Hit Asia Hardest, Economic Concerns

PATA: Celebrating Excellence in Asia-Pacific Travel

BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is now accepting submissions for the PATA Gold Awards 2025, celebrating excellence in the global travel and tourism industry. Based on a rigorous, merit-based judging process by an independent panel of experts, … Continue reading PATA: Celebrating Excellence in Asia-Pacific Travel

ASEAN and China’s Anhui Province Strengthen Ties

JAKARTA – In a move to deepen economic and trade cooperation, ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn met with Mr. Sun Yong, Vice Governor of Anhui Province, China, to explore new avenues for collaboration between the Southeast Asian bloc and … Continue reading ASEAN and China’s Anhui Province Strengthen Ties

Heathrow Airport Shutdown Disrupts Global Air Travel

LONDON – The aviation industry faces a significant crisis as Heathrow Airport, one of the world’s busiest international travel hubs, came to a standstill following a power outage triggered by a fire at the North Hyde electrical substation in Hayes, … Continue reading Heathrow Airport Shutdown Disrupts Global Air Travel

ITB: Sri Lanka Tourism receives Green Destination Award

BERLIN – Sri Lanka Tourism was honored with the Green Destination Award at ITB Berlin this year for its many years of efforts in the field of sustainable tourism. The country was credited  for its efforts in implementing sustainable environmental … Continue reading ITB: Sri Lanka Tourism receives Green Destination Award