Hanoi. Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized that no one wins in a trade war as he began a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia on Monday, positioning China as a stabilizing force in contrast to US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff actions. While Trump has paused some tariffs, he has kept in place 145 percent duties on Chinese … Read more
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is considering visiting the Philippines and Vietnam during Japan’s Golden Week holiday from late April, government sources said Thursday, as Tokyo seeks closer ties with the Southeast Asian nations amid China’s assertiveness in the region. Ishiba is expected to confirm the importance of ensuring a rules-based maritime order, … Read more
Jakarta. The Public Works Ministry has canceled plans for comparative studies on building designs in Indonesia’s new capital, Nusantara, due to budget efficiency measures. Minister Dody Hanggodo said the review will instead rely on online resources. President Prabowo Subianto has requested a reassessment of the legislative and judicial building designs in Nusantara. In response, the ministry, in … Read more