January 20, 2025 – Page 13 – From Inside Asia

US Racing Against Time to Reclaim Supply Chain From China: Former Commerce Official

‘Imagine a U.S. economy with zero manufacturing,’ warns former Trump official Nazak Nikakhtar, after China announced export control on industrial diamonds. WASHINGTON—A former Department...

by Jan Jekielek, Terri Wu January 20, 2025 0 comment

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4 arrested in Malaysia for ‘shameful’ video of attack on disabled man as bystanders watch

Four men have been arrested for assaulting a disabled man at a market in Kemaman, Malaysia, in a case caught on video that sparked...

by Hadi Azmi January 20, 2025 0 comment

World

Gaza ceasefire: late night tears and hugs for released Palestinian prisoners

Published: 11:17am, 20 Jan 2025Updated: 11:28am, 20 Jan 2025 Two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners released in the Gaza ceasefire deal had to inch through...

by Agence France-Presse January 20, 2025 0 comment

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Vance Meets Chinese Deputy Leader Ahead of Inauguration

Vice President-elect JD Vance and Han Zheng spoke about ‘fentanyl, balancing trade, and regional stability,’ the Trump–Vance transition team said. Vice President-elect JD Vance...

by Lily Zhou January 20, 2025 0 comment

World

Han and Vance strike positive tone for US-China ties ahead of Trump inauguration

Published: 10:58am, 20 Jan 2025Updated: 11:09am, 20 Jan 2025 China has confirmed that Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng met the US vice-president-elect J.D. Vance in...

by Orange Wang January 20, 2025 0 comment

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Australia’s Albanese unveils US$1.2 billion plan to make aluminium ‘green’

Australia will reward power-guzzling aluminium smelters that use renewable electricity instead of coal, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday as he unveiled a...

by Agence France-Presse January 20, 2025 0 comment

US Politics

Trump Outlines Day One Priorities at Inauguration Eve Rally

The incoming president outlined key actions for his first days in office, including mass deportations, pardoning Jan. 6 prisoners, and releasing JFK documents. WASHINGTON—President-elect...

by FIA Staff January 20, 2025 0 comment

US Politics

Trump Returns to a Europe That Has Shifted to the Right

Analysts say a rightward shift reflects disillusionment with mainstream parties, anti-mass immigration sentiment, and a backlash against ‘woke’ policies. News Analysis When Trump returns...

by FIA Staff January 20, 2025 0 comment

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Hong Kong barristers’ group to keep speaking up on legal issues: Victor Dawes

Published: 10:00am, 20 Jan 2025Updated: 10:33am, 20 Jan 2025 Hong Kong’s professional body representing barristers will continue to speak up on legal issues concerning...

by Jeffie Lam January 20, 2025 0 comment