Philippine Coast Guard

Philippines Set to File Legal Action Against China Over Environmental Damage in South China Sea

The Philippines is on the brink of initiating an international lawsuit against China, seeking accountability for alleged environmental destruction in the South China Sea. Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla announced the government’s imminent decision on selecting the appropriate international platform to...
Chinese yuan

China Encourages Mutual Funds and Insurers to Bolster Equity Investments in Bid to Revive Ailing Stock Market

China has called on local mutual funds and state-owned insurers to significantly increase their investments in domestic stocks. This is part of a broader initiative by Beijing to restore confidence in its capital markets amid fears of economic stagnation and...
China-Syria relations

China’s Interests in Post-Assad Syria: Balancing Economic and Security Goals

Recent developments in Syria have dramatically shifted the region's political landscape. The 24-year reign of Bashar al-Assad ended in December 2024, as rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized control of major cities, including Aleppo, Hama, Homs, and...
AI-generated video featuring a likeness of Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Thailand PM Uses AI-Generated Video to Reassure Chinese Tourists Amid Border Safety Concerns

Thailand has taken an innovative, albeit unconventional, approach to quell safety concerns among Chinese tourists by releasing an AI-generated video featuring a likeness of its prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, speaking fluently in Mandarin. The video, posted to the Thai government’s...
Donald Trump

Trump Pledges New Tariffs on EU and China in Aggressive Trade Stance

In a decisive start to his second term, US President Donald Trump announced plans on Tuesday to impose tariffs on the European Union and hinted at new duties on Chinese imports. Speaking at the White House a day after his...
US-China Chip

Dollar Strengthens as Trump Considers New Tariffs on China

The U.S. dollar surged against major global currencies after President Donald Trump reiterated his consideration of imposing a 10% tariff on Chinese imports. This announcement triggered a decline in the offshore yuan and led to broader market reactions, particularly in...
US President Donald Trump -TikTok logo

Donald Trump Supports Potential TikTok Acquisition by Elon Musk or Larry Ellison

President Donald Trump expressed his support for tech moguls Elon Musk and Larry Ellison potentially acquiring TikTok, the popular social media platform currently owned by Chinese company ByteDance. Speaking at a press conference in Washington D.C., Trump outlined a possible...
gold producer

Zijin Mining Group Expands into Lithium with $1.9 Billion Stake in Zangge Mining

Zijin Mining Group Co., a prominent Chinese copper and gold producer, has taken a significant step in its diversification strategy by acquiring a 24.8% stake in Zangge Mining Co. for 13.7 billion yuan ($1.9 billion). This move, announced in a...
Asian Chip

Asian Stocks Gain Amid AI Investment Push, Tariff Concerns Loom

Asian stocks made notable gains as President Donald Trump’s initiative to bolster investment in artificial intelligence (AI) uplifted the region's technology firms. This development, while bringing optimism, also raised concerns about the ongoing tariff tensions between the U.S. and China....
Myanmar's Myawaddy town is seen from across the Thai side in Mae Sot district

Myanmar Cracks Down on Online Scam Networks, Deporting Over 50,000 Individuals to China

Myanmar's military junta announced a significant crackdown on Tuesday, reporting the deportation of more than 50,000 people suspected of involvement in online scam operations since October 2023. This unprecedented move, accompanied by a rare appeal to neighboring countries for cooperative...
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