Asia

The Trump administration has offered reassurances to Manila, but mixed signals and global tariffs mean there are still reasons to be wary.

‘Disproportionately stiffer’ tariffs for the region will be detrimental to growth for export-reliant Asian economies, experts warn.

Experts stress the urgent need to upgrade the Philippine Air Force due to its limited capabilities in defending against China’s military presence.

The rise of Hindu fundamentalist and monarchist groups has made Nepal volatile and could lead to widespread anarchy.

By prioritizing transparency, the Sri Lankan government aims to rebuild trust with international lenders and investors, a critical step in stabilizing the economy.

Instead of withdrawing from high-risk areas, Asia’s insurers must become an active partner in long-term climate risk management.

The Samarkand summit marks a watershed moment in EU-Central Asia relations at a time when the international order is undergoing a fundamental realignment.

Corruption watchdog page reveals list of items including sofas costing nearly US$5,000 and 28 rosewood armchairs for State Audit Office building.

The US president’s reciprocal tariffs not only impose steep tariffs on China, but also popular transshipping destinations used by Chinese exporters.

Kim Soo-hyun, the star of Queen of Tears, is accused of dating the late actress Kim Sae-ron from when she was 15 years old.

The joke is ‘not funny’ and in bad taste, given how rice shortages are a big concern in Japan, its unhappy critics say.

Singapore, one of the US’ closest partners in the region, is the most worried about the impact of Trump’s second term, a new survey shows.

Critics fear it will further undermine Muslim rights in India and could be used to confiscate historic mosques and other property.

The survey comes after Japan’s government estimated that up to 298,000 people could die from a megaquake along the Nankai Trough.

‘They probably don’t even know where Norfolk Island is in the world,’ a resident says after the US imposed a 29 per cent levy on the Australian outpost.

Malaysia’s transport minister said Ocean Infinity will resume the search for the plane at the end of this year.

The advisory comes after incidents of harassment of Chinese citizens and a series of espionage and online gaming crackdowns by Manila.

A security official said the planned acquisition is merely part of Manila’s efforts to modernise its military.

The state investment fund has reportedly bought a 10 per cent stake in the leading Indian food company for US$1 billion.

Balasubramanian Ramesh molested one of the cabin crew members four times and targeted the three others once each because he found them ‘attractive’.

The ceasefire, which will run until April 22, follows similar announcements from major ethnic rebel groups.

Experts say abusive messages reflect a deeper pattern of gender-based harassment aiming to silence outspoken women and are frequent occurrences.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Trump’s measures are ‘not the act of a friend’ and have ‘no basis in logic’.

China’s tech giants are rushing to build data centres in Malaysia, which offers cheap energy and access to cutting-edge chips.

Nine of the region's 11 nations have been hit with reciprocal tariffs that could devastate local industries – and create a strategic opening for China.

Both sides are also expected to sign agreements on the development of solar power plants and trade cooperation in several sectors.

The proposed acquisition of F-16 fighters would bolster Manila's ability to defend its own assets in disputed parts of the South China Sea.

Trump may not entirely rule out a deal with Beijing, but the ongoing stalemates in Ukraine and Gaza are pushing him to seek breakthroughs elsewhere.

Taiwan’s drones are not just about national survival. They offer the U.S. a combat-ready, industrially capable partner in the most contested theater of 21st century geopolitics.

As Seoul considers new regulations on online platforms, concerns about competition, national security, and possible U.S. retaliation loom large.