Category: Asia Pacific
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect American Companies
New York Times Business owners told The Times that President Trump’s tariffs could lead to higher costs and expressed frustration at the sudden uncertainty about policy. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/business/trump-tariffs-american-importers.html
Read MoreWelcome to the Zero Sum Era. Now How Do We Get Out?
New York Times Zero-sum thinking has spread like a mind virus, from geopolitics to pop culture. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/world/asia/trump-zero-sum-world.html
Read MoreSouth Koreans rally as Yoon’s impeachment verdict nears
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hundreds of thousands of South Koreans are set to gather in Seoul in one of the largest protests since President Yoon was impeached. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3300673/south-koreans-rally-yoons-impeachment-verdict-nears?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBridge too far? Fresh from ‘White Lotus’ bounce, Thailand’s Samui questions need for road link
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Worried locals say Samui Sea Bridge could potentially tarnish the island’s reputation for peace, clean air and respite from the perils of overtourism. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3300602/bridge-too-far-fresh-white-lotus-bounce-thailands-samui-questions-need-road-link?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreVietnam’s PM Chinh vows quick license for Musk’s Starlink
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinh said that Vietnam was taking measures to rebalance its trade surplus with the US, citing potential aircraft and other American imports. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3300670/vietnams-pm-chinh-vows-quick-license-musks-starlink?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More3 Chinese nationals among 4 charged with running cocaine lab in Malaysia
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. If convicted, the suspects face either the death penalty or 30 to 40 years in prison, along with caning. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3300658/3-chinese-nationals-among-4-charged-running-cocaine-lab-malaysia?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhy Japanese Oscar Contender ‘Black Box Diaries’ Isn’t Being Shown in Japan
New York Times Shiori Ito’s searing indictment of Japan’s justice system in handling sexual assault cases is nominated for best documentary feature at Sunday’s Academy Awards. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/world/asia/japan-oscars-documentary.html
Read MoreRamadan price gougers put on notice in Malaysia as holy month looms
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Licences to operate stalls at food bazaars are now auctioned directly to those ‘genuinely keen to trade’, thereby cutting out middlemen. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3300616/ramadan-price-gougers-put-notice-malaysia-holy-month-looms?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJapan’s conservatives have change of heart about Trump over his ‘disastrous’ policies
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Conservative politicians and others in Japan are concerned about the US president’s erratic policies, particularly on trade and security. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300617/japans-conservatives-have-change-heart-about-trump-over-his-disastrous-policies?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMalaysia’s digital economy ambition faces disconnect in workplace and schools
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The country’s workers are ill-equipped to meet the needs of the digital economy with AI threatening to leave them in the shade, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3300609/malaysias-digital-economy-ambition-faces-disconnect-workplace-and-schools?utm_source=rss_feed
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