More than 100 Singaporeans Face Deportation from US
WASHINGTON/SINGAPORE—Since November 2024, over 100 Singaporean nationals have been slated for deportation by United States immigration authorities. This development is part of a broader push by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce deportation orders under the Trump administration’s … Continue reading More than 100 Singaporeans Face Deportation from US
Smog Disrupts Bangkok Air Travel: Flights Diverted
BANGKOK – On the morning of February 2, dense smog severely reduced visibility at Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport, causing several flights to be diverted to Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Samut Prakan.t 7 a.m., visibility at Don Mueang dropped to … Continue reading Smog Disrupts Bangkok Air Travel: Flights Diverted
US Tariffs: Beijing Signals Willingness for Talks
WASHINGTON/BEIJING – U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 10 percent tariff hike on all Chinese imports, alongside a 25 percent increase on goods from Canada and Mexico. The move, signed into effect on February 2, is set to … Continue reading US Tariffs: Beijing Signals Willingness for Talks
Thailand: Foreign Arrivals Increase by 26.27%
BANGKOK – Thailand’s tourism industry experienced a significant rebound in 2024, by welcoming 35.54 million foreign tourists, marking a 26.27% increase from the previous year. This surge contributed to a total revenue of 1.67 trillion baht, reflecting a 34% rise, … Continue reading Thailand: Foreign Arrivals Increase by 26.27%
DeepSeek: Potential Violations of U.S. Export Controls
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Commerce is investigating whether Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek has obtained and used Nvidia AI chips that are prohibited from being exported to China, according to a source familiar with the matter. The probe … Continue reading DeepSeek: Potential Violations of U.S. Export Controls