May 8, 2025 – Page 3 – From Inside Asia

Religion Bulletin – September 2024: Crackdown On Independent Religions

USCIRF identifies three strategies used by Vietnam to suppress independent religious groups Several local authorities report that they have completely eliminated independent religion. The...

by thereporter May 8, 2025

World

US says no UK-style ‘fast’ trade deals for South Korea, Japan

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that trade deals with South Korea and Japan could take significantly more time to complete than the framework...

by Bloomberg May 8, 2025

World

Lawyers for US man executed by firing squad say bullets mostly missed heart

A man who was put to death last month in South Carolina’s second firing squad execution was conscious and likely suffered in extreme pain...

by Associated Press May 8, 2025

World

Chinese exports show strong resilience in April despite US tariff war

Published: 11:12am, 9 May 2025Updated: 11:33am, 9 May 2025 China’s exports rose in April, signalling resilience in the face of US “reciprocal” tariffs unveiled...

by Mia Nulimaimaiti,Luna Sun May 8, 2025

World

UAE supplying Sudan paramilitaries with Chinese-made weapons: Amnesty

Chinese-made weapons supplied by the United Arab Emirates have been identified with Sudan’s paramilitaries, Amnesty International said Thursday, as drone attacks prompted civilians to...

by Agence France-Presse May 8, 2025

World

Addiction to China’s tungsten is over even if Beijing turns tap back on, miner says

Producers of tungsten products in developed nations, including those in the defence sector, are waking up to the need to diversify their raw material...

by Eric Ng May 8, 2025

Military

Australian Army stands up second M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tank squadron

The Australian Army has activated its second main battle tank (MBT) squadron and consolidated its heavy armour capabilities in Townsville, the Australian Department of...

by Jr Ng May 8, 2025

World

Delegation from Hong Kong, mainland eyes insights on Middle East regulatory landscape

Hong Kong and mainland Chinese companies that are part of an official delegation to the Middle East are planning to deepen their understanding of...

by Emily Hung May 8, 2025

World

Facing US tariffs, Asia can transform to lead the world in innovation

Global trade tensions sparked by US President Donald Trump’s threat of steep tariffs have prompted a scramble among Asian countries to strike trade deals...

by Biman Mukherji May 8, 2025