Economy
France expands outdoor smoking Ban
[EUROPE] France will soon ban smoking in all outdoor spaces accessible to children, such as beaches, parks, school entrances, bus stops, and sports...
Investors eye China and Hong Kong stocks
[WORLD] Global investment advisory Cambridge Associates reports that international investors are rebalancing their portfolios away from the US, focusing more on undervalued stocks...
Tariff turmoil disrupts holiday shipping
[UNITED STATES] Uncertainty looms over US importers as the Port of Los Angeles reports double-digit declines in cargo volume ahead of the critical...
Will Trump's anxieties encourage Asian cash to flood back home?
[WORLD] Ever since the Trump administration’s sweeping tariff announcements in early April, Asia’s export-driven economies have found themselves at the epicenter of global...
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Following Harvard's suspension and the US immigration restriction, these top Japanese institutions weigh in on whether Asia is the future of global education
[WORLD] In May 2025, the Trump administration’s abrupt revocation of Harvard University’s certification to enroll international students sent shockwaves through global higher education....
Trump tariff reprieve shakes trade policy
[UNITED STATES] A U.S. appeals court temporarily reinstated President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on May 29, pausing a lower court’s ruling that had...
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U.S.-China trade talks at a standstill
[WORLD] Recent U.S.-China trade negotiations have hit a stalemate, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stating progress will likely require direct talks between...
Trump’s vision for Iran nuclear deal sparks controversy
[MIDDLE EAST] US President Donald Trump outlined an unconventional proposal for a nuclear agreement with Iran during a White House press briefing. He...
Oil prices slip on tariffs and supply uncertainty
[WORLD] Oil prices slipped by over 1% on Thursday, reversing earlier gains, as traders processed the impact of a US court decision striking...
Singapore is concerned about tariffs, but Trump has his own reasons
[SINGAPORE] The global trade landscape is increasingly defined by competing national interests, as exemplified by recent US-China tensions and Singapore’s cautious response. US...
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