U.S. tariff hikes, Myanmar war and sea disputes will top ASEAN summit agenda

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia–The civil war in Myanmar, maritime disputes in the South China Sea and U.S. tariff hikes will top the agenda of a two-day Southeast Asian summit next week, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said. The meeting in Malaysia, the current chair of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, on Monday will be followed by a summit on Tuesday with … Read more

Malaysia hosts ASEAN economic ministers & dialogue partners to reinforce rules-based multilateral trading system

As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia convened three virtual consultation sessions with ASEAN economic ministers and their counterparts from China, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. The ministers reaffirmed their collective commitment to a rules-based multilateral trading system, anchored by the WTO, to ensure a fair, open, and sustainable trade and investment environment. In its role … Read more

Falling Birth Rates: Countries with Lowest Fertility Rates as Japan Tackles Shrinking Population

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Starting April 2026, Japan plans to cover hospital fees for childbirth as part of the effort to boost its falling birth rate.  This decision was made following the recommendation from a panel of experts who assessed the need for the government to cover childbirth costs as part of the national health insurance … Read more

China & IPAC: Beijing’s Victory & Democratic Impact

Beijing’s strategic Moves Against IPAC Table of Contents Beijing’s strategic Moves Against IPAC Diminishing IPAC’s Influence: A Strategic Victory? Methods of Counteraction: A Deep Dive The Broader Implications… The post China & IPAC: Beijing’s Victory & Democratic Impact appeared first on NewsyList. Source link

Japan Bonds Fall: BOJ Policy Shift Fears Rise

Mounting Pressure on Japanese Government Bonds Signals Economic Concerns Table of Contents Mounting Pressure on Japanese Government Bonds Signals Economic Concerns Yields Surge to Multi-Decade Highs Japan Bonds Fall: BOJ Policy Shift Fears Rise | Market Analysis Understanding the BOJ’s Current Monetary Policy What’s driving Fears of a Policy Shift? Impact of Falling Japan Bonds … Read more

From Rayong to Boracay, and from Seoul to Chennai Is Asia’s Embrace of Slow Travel Redefining the Way the World Explores Coastal Beauty, Local Culture, and Meaningful Moments

Home » ASIA » From Rayong to Boracay, and from Seoul to Chennai Is Asia’s Embrace of Slow Travel Redefining the Way the World Explores Coastal Beauty, Local Culture, and Meaningful Moments Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Rayong, Thailand The growing trend of slow travel across Asia has been highlighted by data revealing that many travelers … Read more

Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, and Australia See Soaring Travel Demand as Travelers Seek Meaningful Experiences and Affordable Escapes

Home » Australia Travel News » Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, and Australia See Soaring Travel Demand as Travelers Seek Meaningful Experiences and Affordable Escapes Tuesday, May 20, 2025 As travel demand continues to surge across the Asia-Pacific region, countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, and Australia are seeing a significant rise … Read more

Vietnam is Beating India, Japan, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand as Cheapest Travel Destination in Asia: New Report

Home » Cambodia Travel News » Vietnam is Beating India, Japan, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand as Cheapest Travel Destination in Asia: New Report Monday, May 19, 2025 Vietnam has officially emerged as Asia’s cheapest travel destination in 2025, overtaking popular countries like India, Japan, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand, according to a … Read more

In Japan, 6 in 10 admit being addicted to their phones: ‘definitely an issue’

As dusk falls across Tokyo, the glow of mobile phone screens flickers in packed trains, public parks and individual restaurant booths – silent beacons of a society that increasingly cannot look away. Such scenes playing out in the metropolis and elsewhere in Japan also point to a rising social problem: phone addiction. A new survey … Read more