link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/japan-seek-3rd-round-trade-talks-next-week-sources-say-2025-05-15/ Japan and the US are set to hold their third round of working-level trade talks next week in Washington. These discussions will focus on addressing import tariffs imposed by the US, particularly under President Donald Trump’s administration. Tokyo’s top tariff negotiator, Akazawa Ryosei, emphasizes the need for a strategic approach to maximize benefits for Japan. The… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.npr.org/2025/05/14/g-s1-66534/detained-philippines-ex-president-duterte-wins-mayoral-race-in-his-home-city Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has secured a landslide victory in the mayoral race in his hometown of Davao City, despite being detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague; I did a story on this during the past couple regional reports. This unexpected turn of events showcases Duterte’s enduring influence in the city,… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/india-pakistan-attack-kashmir-tourists-intl-hnk#:~:text=May%207%2C%202025%20India%20launches%20attacks%20on%20Pakistan%20after%20Kashmir%20massacre,-By%20Rhea%20Mogul The recent conflict between India and Pakistan, which began on May 7, 2025, is a stark reminder of the deep-seated tensions between the two nations. The conflict was sparked by a terrorist attack on April 22, 2025, in the Pahalgam area of Indian-administered Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians, mostly Hindu tourists. India blamed Pakistan for supporting… Read more »
Link to Article: https://apnews.com/article/philippines-south-china-sea-dispute-xi-jinping-6a042bcf422b577458f5e09d4d1622ef The Philippines and China have been embroiled in a long-standing dispute over the South China Sea, a vital waterway with significant economic and strategic importance. A recent development in this ongoing conflict has brought renewed attention to the issue was discussed in this article. At the heart of the dispute is a ruling by the Permanent… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/01/world/asia/china-hong-kong-sanctions.html The recent imposition of sanctions by the United States on Chinese and Hong Kong officials marks a significant escalation in the tensions between the US and China over human rights issues in Hong Kong. The sanctions target six security enforcers, including China’s former top spy catcher, for pursuing activists abroad . The US government’s decision to… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.foxnews.com/world/china-launches-large-military-drills-around-taiwan-issue-severe-warning The recent launch of large-scale military drills by China surrounding Taiwan has sparked significant concern and tension in the region. The Chinese military has issued a ‘severe warning’, stating that the exercises are a “solemn warning to external forces” and a demonstration of China’s “firm determination and strong ability to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity”…. Read more »
Link to Article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/vietnam-chases-us-deals-as-top-official-flies-to-meet-trump-team/ar-AA1ANI4y?ocid=AARDHP “Vietnam’s top trade official is heading to the United States in a bid to persuade President Donald Trump’s team that Hanoi is serious about resetting trade ties.” This is to avoid the imposition of tariffs which would hurt their heavily export driven economy. Trade minister Nguyen Hong Dien is to meet US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick… Read more »
Link to Article: https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/brunei-after-thailand-maldives-singapore-serbia-uae-indonesia-mauritius-ecuador-bosnia-and-herzegovina-allows-visa-free-entry-for-chinese-tourists-to-boost-tourism-economy-here-is-what-you-ne/ Brunei Darussalam has taken a strategic leap in enhancing its tourism development efforts by announcing a visa-free entry policy for Chinese travelers starting March 8, 2025. Brunei has confirmed that Chinese travelers carrying ordinary passports with a validity of at least six months will now be allowed to enter through any designated entry point and stay in… Read more »
Link to Article: https://www.foxnews.com/world/ex-philippine-president-duterte-shrugs-off-possible-arrest-icc-drug-war-during-trip-hong-kong The former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, made an unannounced visit to Hong Kong Sunday March 9th. Possible questions arose suspecting he was evading a potential arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over is extrajudicial killings amid war on drugs while he was in office. In his speech, Duterte addressed reports about the… Read more »
