China’s military rapidly expands use of low-cost AI-powered drones in ‘phased leap’
China’s military is rapidly deploying cutting-edge AI-powered drones that are low-cost and agile on the battlefield, as it races to gain an edge in...
Asia needs new trade partners, stronger markets to survive US tariffs: ADB chief
Asian countries should diversify their trading partners and boost domestic demand to ensure they can ride out the current global trade war, the head...
Facing the Evolving Needs of Maritime Security
In an era characterized by increasing maritime security challenges, it’s more important than ever to improve naval defences and strengthen the ability to counteract...
US shoppers pay for Trump tariffs on Temu, as Shein also raises prices
Discount Chinese retail app Temu appears to be passing on nearly all of US President Donald Trump’s new import taxes to American consumers, more...
Bessent Sets July 4 Target, Says Congress ‘In Lockstep’ on Budget Reconciliation
The Treasury secretary said the new ‘x date’ to force a debt limit increase will be determined once tax receipts are fully collected. WASHINGTON—Treasury...
Walmart has told some Chinese suppliers to resume shipments: sources
Published: 11:00am, 29 Apr 2025Updated: 11:20am, 29 Apr 2025 Some manufacturers in China’s Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces – export powerhouses that have been hit...
Asean urged to weigh risks of siding with US over China in tariff war
Southeast Asian countries risk isolation by China and stalled growth prospects if they align too closely with the US in the trade war, a...
Carney’s Liberals win Canadian election dominated by Trump
Published: 10:31am, 29 Apr 2025Updated: 10:57am, 29 Apr 2025 The Liberal Party of Canada, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, will hold onto power...
‘Japan’s Holocaust’ claim of 30 million wartime killings stirs outrage, death threats
A book by a US historian claiming Imperial Japanese Forces killed 30 million people across Asia in the early 20th century has faced a...