Jobs vs affordable goods: the debate at the core of Trump’s tariff war
While tariffs could potentially preserve American jobs in specific industries by discouraging imports, US consumers would bear the brunt of the cost by paying...
Foot-and-mouth fear in Central Europe leads to border closures, animal culls
Authorities in several countries in Central Europe are working to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease among cattle populations that has caused widespread border...
American firm dodges China’s tariff hikes, selling off millions in inventory
Published: 6:00pm, 12 Apr 2025Updated: 8:19pm, 12 Apr 2025 There was no time to rest. With American companies facing the threat of punishing tariffs...
Is Trump’s tariff chaos encouraging China’s push for closer neighbourhood ties?
As Washington singles out China for its biggest tariff squeeze, Beijing’s efforts to stabilise its periphery and bolster ties with the neighbours have an...
China woman fired for leaving work a minute early 6 times in year wins unfair dismissal case
A labour lawsuit involving a woman in southern China, who was fired by her employer because she left work a minute early on six...
Japan’s Ishiba warns of divided world at World Expo opening
Japan’s prime minister urged the importance of unity in a world plagued by “divisions” at a futuristic but also tradition-steeped opening ceremony for the...
EU begins defence fund talks to ease debt concerns
European Union finance ministers started talks on Saturday over a joint defence fund that would buy and own defence equipment and charge members a...
As Singapore sees a surge of mainland Chinese eateries, is local food culture OK?
In a covered alley in one of Singapore’s first public housing towns, a row of about 10 popular eateries attracts residents and office workers...
Hong Kong watchdog receives 22 complaints from Coldplay concertgoers about blocked views
Published: 4:47pm, 12 Apr 2025Updated: 9:18pm, 12 Apr 2025 Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has received 22 complaints from Coldplay concertgoers who said their views...