EU‑China Business Leaders Symposium in Beijing
BEIJING – At the 25th EU–China Business Leaders Symposium, top representatives of the European Union and China met in Beijing. Originally scheduled for two days, the meeting was condensed into a single day — widely interpreted as a sign of … Continue reading EU‑China Business Leaders Symposium in Beijing
MASSIVE “TURUN ANWAR” PROTESTS IN KUALA LUMPUR
KUALA LUMPUR – In a dramatic display of public dissent, around 18,000 protesters (police estimate) took to the streets of Kuala Lumpur on 26 July in the first major rally against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim since his 2022 inauguration. Carrying … Continue reading MASSIVE “TURUN ANWAR” PROTESTS IN KUALA LUMPUR
Thailand and Cambodia on the brink of war?
BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH — The most intense border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia in over a decade continue to escalate. Artillery and rocket fire have been reported in at least six regions along the 500-mile disputed border, resulting in at … Continue reading Thailand and Cambodia on the brink of war?
U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Reshapes Global Auto Market
WASHINGTON/TOKYO – In a landmark announcement on July 23, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that the United States and Japan have concluded what he described as “the largest trade deal in history.” The agreement marks a major shift in bilateral … Continue reading U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Reshapes Global Auto Market
Trade Deals: Philippines and Indonesia Ahead of Deadline
JAKARTA/WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump confirmed on July 22 that the US and the Philippines have reached a trade agreement following a White House meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The deal stipulates a 19% tariff on Philippine exports to the … Continue reading Trade Deals: Philippines and Indonesia Ahead of Deadline