“Predictable, transparent processes for investment screening are essential,” Baird noted, adding that such mechanisms should address legitimate national security concerns without hindering competition or valuable investment. Structural Reforms Key to Success Jens Arnold, Head of Division at the OECD Economics Department, provided broader context for the region’s challenges. … Read more
On President Donald Trump’s much-touted April 2 “Liberation Day,” he unveiled a range of potentially debilitating “reciprocal” tariffs on the United States’ major trading partners—and most other countries as well. Surprisingly, some of the countries facing the highest tariffs after the April announcement were U.S. partners in Asia, such as Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam; … Read more
Archyde China’s C919 Faces Lengthy Wait for EU Safety Approval Published: 2025/05/01 03:18:50 China’s ambition to establish its C919 passenger plane in the global market faces a notable hurdle. While the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) actively promotes the domestically produced jet, notably in Southeast Asia, securing a critical endorsement from the European union’s … Read more
Xi Jinping courts Southeast Asia Amid US Trade tensions Phnom penh — April 17, 2025 — Amid escalating trade tensions, Xi Jinping, the Chinese President, is currently touring Southeast Asia. This visit aims to solidify regional alliances and counter U.S. influence in the area. This diplomatic initiative sees Xi Jinping visiting several Southeast Asian nations. … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cambodia on Thursday for the last leg of his week-long tour of Southeast Asia, which included earlier stops in Vietnam and Malaysia. Although his visit was scheduled months ago, it fell at an opportune moment for Beijing, with the international trade system in disarray because of the actions of … Read more
The resort’s general manager Jimmy Qu, a Chinese Canadian managing the property for his 73-year-old father, told CNA that the estate was owned by four stakeholders, two of whom are Chinese and hold minority shares. Business reflects a growing demand for Chinese retirees, Qu said. “Chiang Mai boasts many healthcare services for elderly requiring nursing … Read more
ADVERTISEMENT China’s leader Xi Jinping said no one wins in a trade war as he kicked off a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia on Monday, hitting out at President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs moves. Although Trump has paused most of his “reciprocal” tariffs, he has kept in place 145% duties on imports from China, the … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — Manila voiced concerns on maritime incidents endangering its vessels in the West Philippine Sea during negotiations it hosted last week aimed at making progress on the ASEAN-China South China Sea code of conduct. The Philippine side directly challenged actions that “posed risks to Philippine vessels and personnel” and “infringed on the Philippines’ … Read more
Yun also acknowledged that China’s involvement as mediator does impact Myanmar’s sovereignty. However, she said this is “not unprovoked” as the impact of the conflict has been felt in areas near their land border. “One thing that you have always heard the Chinese say is that we don’t want to get involved in the Burmese … Read more
The Evolving Gaming Landscape: Xbox, indie Growth, and Industry Highlights Table of Contents The Evolving Gaming Landscape: Xbox, indie Growth, and Industry Highlights Xbox: A Platform for Regional Innovation Xbox Creativity: Microsoft’s Gaming Vision Empowering Game Developers: Creativity Through Tools ID@xbox: Fostering indie Game Development Hardware Innovation: The Design Philosophy of Xbox The Xbox Adaptive … Read more