Firefly: New Direct Routes to Kuching and Singapore
SELANGOR/MALAYSIA—Malaysia’s low-cost carrier Firefly will launch two new direct flight routes from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB), also known as Subang SkyPark, to Kuching, Sarawak, and Singapore starting on March 24. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Firefly’s … Continue reading Firefly: New Direct Routes to Kuching and Singapore
Filipino Community in the U.S. Fears Deportation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Filipino community in the United States is on edge as former President Donald Trump’s return to the White House on January 20 has reignited fears of deportation for undocumented immigrants. His administration’s aggressive push to toughen … Continue reading Filipino Community in the U.S. Fears Deportation
Panama Withdraws from China’s Belt and Road Initiative
PANAMA CITY – Panama has officially announced its withdrawal from China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a landmark move that reflects changing national priorities and evolving international alliances. Since joining the initiative in 2017, Panama had sought to benefit from … Continue reading Panama Withdraws from China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Thai PM in Beijing: Focus on Economic Cooperation
BEIJING/BANGKOK – Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra made her first official visit to China on February 5–6, meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing at a crucial time for bilateral relations. Her visit came as Thailand ramps up efforts to strengthen … Continue reading Thai PM in Beijing: Focus on Economic Cooperation
U.S.-China Trade War Escalates: Beijing Responds
WASHINGTON/BEIJING – Minutes after U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff hikes on Chinese goods kicked in on February 4, Beijing fired back with a calculated set of countermeasures. While the U.S. tariffs, imposing a 10 percent tax on all Chinese imports, … Continue reading U.S.-China Trade War Escalates: Beijing Responds