Finance & Economy Cambodia Faces High US Tariffs Despite RCEP Export Gains
PHNOM PENH, July 16 – Cambodia’s exporters face the imminent threat of steep U.S. tariffs, with a 36%…
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Bridging the Pacific’s Digital Divide: Why the West Must Act Together
The Pacific Island countries pose a litmus test for whether the West can offer a coherent and compelling…
Trump’s Tariffs and the Risk of Reverse Friendshoring
Under pressure from U.S. tariffs and protectionism, what if firms, rather than moving away from China, begin repositioning…
The US Must Treat India’s Transnational Repression as a National Security Threat
Russia, China, and North Korea have faced extensive scrutiny for targeting critics on U.S. soil. It’s time India…
Why Trump’s Trade War on South Korea May Backfire
Trump must be careful about pressuring Seoul, or his administration could push Lee Jae-myung to move South Korea…
Tajikistan Orders Afghan Refugees Out en Masse
The Tajik government reportedly has given Afghan refugees residing in the country 15 days to leave voluntarily or…
Finance & Economy Thailand Rushes Trade Concessions to Ward Off US Tariffs
BANGKOK, July 16 – Thailand is racing to finalise trade concessions with the United States in hopes of…
Finance & Economy Vietnam Targets Soaring 8.3–8.5% GDP Growth for 2025
HANOI, July 16 (Reuters) – Vietnam has set an ambitious GDP growth target of 8.3–8.5% for 2025, marking…
China’s Position on Russia and Ukraine Is a Warning to the West and the Pacific
Wang Yi’s remarks confirm what many have long suspected: China’s interests are best served not by stability, peace,…
Geopolitical Risk and Investment Uncertainty in Asia
Insights from Judith Jacob.