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Air India Crash Report Highlights Cockpit Confusion

NEW DELHI – A preliminary investigation into the June 12 crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has revealed critical cockpit confusion moments before the aircraft lost power and crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, bound for London. The report, … Continue reading Air India Crash Report Highlights Cockpit Confusion

ASEAN Patio Pool and ASEAN Landscape Expo postponed

BANGKOK/KUALA LUMPUR – The two prominent trade shows, the ASEAN Patio Pool & Spa Expo and the ASEAN Landscape & Gardening Expo, originally scheduled for September 2–4, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, have now been officially rescheduled to September 10–12, 2026. … Continue reading ASEAN Patio Pool and ASEAN Landscape Expo postponed

Malaysia Urges Deeper ASEAN Trade Integration

KUALA LUMPUR – 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

U.S. Tightens AI Chip Export Rules Amid Security Concerns

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. government is preparing to expand its AI export controls, planning to restrict the shipment of advanced AI chips to Malaysia and Thailand, according to a Bloomberg report and additional sources in Washington and Asia. The … Continue reading U.S. Tightens AI Chip Export Rules Amid Security Concerns