US presses Hanoi to reduce dependence on China
WASHINGTON/HANOI – The US is urging Vietnam to lessen its reliance on Chinese tech in devices assembled locally—such as Apple iPhones, Samsung smartphones, and Meta/Google VR headsets—exported to the American market. Hanoi is hosting meetings with domestic manufacturers to boost … Continue reading US presses Hanoi to reduce dependence on China
Trump Declares Rare Earths Deal ‘Done’ with China
WASHINGTON/LONDON/BEIJING – President Trump proclaimed on Truth Social that China has agreed to supply U.S. companies with “full magnets” and rare earth metals up front, while the U.S. will refrain from revoking visas for Chinese students. This announcement follows two … Continue reading Trump Declares Rare Earths Deal ‘Done’ with China
Bomb Threat Triggers Emergency Return to Phuket
PHUKET – On June 13, Flight AI 379, operated by Air India, departed Phuket at 9:30 a.m. local time en route to New Delhi. Moments after takeoff, crew received a bomb-threat note discovered in a lavatory. The Airbus A321/A320 (reported variously) circled … Continue reading Bomb Threat Triggers Emergency Return to Phuket
Singapore and Poland Deepen Strategic Ties
SINGAPORE — Against the backdrop of global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, Singapore and Poland are intensifying efforts to forge deeper bilateral ties, following Polish President Andrzej Duda’s landmark state visit to the Republic from June 11 to 13 — … Continue reading Singapore and Poland Deepen Strategic Ties
Air India Crash: 290 Dead, One Survivor Found
AHMEDABAD / LONDON / NEW YORK – Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating on the Ahmedabad–London Gatwick route, crashed into a residential area shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Onboard were 242 people, … Continue reading Air India Crash: 290 Dead, One Survivor Found