China sets up international mediation body in Hong Kong
HONG KONG: China signed a convention setting up an international organisation for mediation in Hong...
May 2025
US Defense Secretary Hegseth meets PM Wong, reaffirms strong ties
Mr Hegseth also met Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing earlier in the day. SINGAPORE:...
Thai economy improved in April on increased manufacturing, central bank says
BANGKOK :The Thai economy improved in April from March, driven by the manufacturing sector after...
How regionalism is shaping politics in South Korea as it gears up for snap presidential election
As South Korea chooses its next leader, experts said regionalism has eased but remains a...
Judge blocks Trump ban on Harvard’s international students
BOSTON: A federal judge said on Thursday (May 29) she would extend an order blocking...
‘Anxious, uncertain’: US study plans for Singaporeans derailed by halt on new student visas
With US authorities expanding social media vetting, education consultancies have advised prospective students in Singapore...
South Korean navy says patrol aircraft carrying 4 people crashed
SEOUL: South Korea’s navy said a maritime patrol aircraft with four people on board crashed near...
US to start revoking visas for Chinese students
WASHINGTON: United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday (May 28) the US...
US court blocks most Trump tariffs, says president exceeded his authority
NEW YORK: A US trade court blocked President Donald Trump’s tariffs from going into effect...
Taiwan trims 2025 GDP growth forecast, cites US tariffs uncertainty
TAIPEI :Taiwan’s trade-reliant economy is expected to grow at a slightly slower pace in 2025...