Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Business News | Chief Minister of Maharashtra Felicitates Abhay Bhutada for Strengthening Pune Police with Advanced Equipment
Latestly
·
August 11, 2025
VMPL Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 11: In a major step towards strengthening law enforcement infrastructure, the Abhay Bhutada Foundation has donated advanced equipment to Pune Police. Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra...
Factbox-Trump's tariffs: What's in effect and what could be in store?
The Gazette - Colorado
·
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a global trade war with an array of tariffs that target individual products and countries. Trump has set a baseline tariff of 10% on all imports to the United States, as well as...
Vietnam Allows All Women to Access Fertility Treatments by Choice
The Laotian Times
·
August 5, 2025
Starting on 1 October, Vietnam will allow all women to access assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including egg freezing and in vitro fertilization (IVF), based on their personal choice. Previously, the law only permitted infertile couples...
Thailand’s foreign tourist numbers fall 6% as regional competition intensifies
The Straits Times
·
August 5, 2025
BANGKOK – Thailand’s foreign tourist arrivals dropped 6 per cent in the first seven months of 2025, with the kingdom welcoming 19.29 million international visitors compared with the same period in 2024, according to figures released by the...
America Has Completely Blown Any Sort Of EV Transition
InsideEVs - Florida
·
August 11, 2025
Haven't you heard the good news? We're going back to gas here in America. With no fuel economy rules to speak of anymore, or really any standards when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, our beloved car companies are now free from the burden of...
General : M'sia Pledges Stronger, Data-driven ASEAN As 2025 Chair - DOSM
Bernama
·
August 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair for 2025, has reiterated its commitment to building a more cohesive, inclusive, and data-driven ASEAN, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). In a statement, DOSM said...
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (Aug 10, 2025)
The Malaysian Star
·
August 10, 2025
Malaysia: * Sultan Ibrahim's state visit to Russia strengthens bilateral ties / King returns home after maiden state visit to Russia * Well-wishes, prayers pour in for Anwar on his 78th birthday * Malaysia, Asean missions celebrate Asean Day 2025...
Iron Fist's Iconic Logo Redesigned After 51 Years
Screen Rant
·
August 10, 2025
After more than 50 years, Marvel is reinventing the iconic kung-fu hero Iron Fist, changing Danny Rand's logo as the hero undergoes a historic transformation. In 2024, Marvel killed off Danny Rand, slain by the demonic Ch'i-Lin (who had possessed...
The Asian Modernists of Paris
Hyperallergic
·
August 10, 2025
Subscribe to our newsletter Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in. Please visit My Account to verify and manage your account. An account was already registered with this email. Please check your inbox for an authentication link....
Tariffs Leave Lots of Losers, but Even the Winners Will Pay a Price
Industrial Equipment News - Wisconsin
·
August 4, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught this week left a lot of losers – from small, poor countries like Laos and Algeria to wealthy U.S. trading partners like Canada and Switzerland. They're now facing especially hefty taxes –...
America’s Best Food Cities That Aren’t New York, LA, or Chicago
Travelbinger
·
August 10, 2025
Sure, New York has pizza, LA has tacos, and Chicago has deep dish, plus the cultural diversity brings about tons of different flavors. These cities have spent decades perfecting their food reputations, collecting Michelin stars like Pokemon cards,...
Beyond 100% tariffs: From risk to resilient trade
Business World
·
August 10, 2025
The Executive Order issued on July 31 further modified the US reciprocal tariffs and imposed a more uniform tariff at 19% to 20% for six of the 10 ASEAN countries: the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Laos and...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 4:59 p.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
·
From Laos to Brazil, Trump's tariffs leave a lot of losers. But even the winners will pay a price WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught this week left a lot of losers – from small, poor countries like Laos and Algeria to...
Bermudian in Vietnam ushers change through football
The Royal Gazette
·
August 9, 2025
Support any way that you can: Aiyetoro Hinds, centre, leads his football team at UPP Global in Vietnam (Photograph supplied) A Bermudian living in Vietnam is hoping to raise money for a school and charity that he started in the country. Aiyetoro...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 2:06 p.m. EDT
Mankato Free Press - Minnesota
·
From Laos to Brazil, Trump's tariffs leave a lot of losers. But even the winners will pay a price WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught this week left a lot of losers – from small, poor countries like Laos and Algeria to...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 1:44 p.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
·
From Laos to Brazil, Trump's tariffs leave a lot of losers. But even the winners will pay a price WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught this week left a lot of losers – from small, poor countries like Laos and Algeria to...
Minister of Education Receives GPE Secretariat Coordinator and U.S. Ambassador
Lao News Agency
·
KPL Minister of Education and Sports Mr. Thongsalith Mangnormek received a courtesy visit from Ms. Talia Miranda, Coordinator of the Secretariat of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) in Laos, and U.S. Ambassador to Laos, Ms. Heather...
I turned 50, my children finished school - and so I set off on a solo gap year. Here's what I learnt after months of travelling across Asia - and the mistakes that cost me dear...
Daily Mail
·
August 9, 2025
Not so long ago, reaching middle age involved tending your hollyhocks, joining committees and perhaps taking a gentle holiday or two – guided tours of the Italian lakes, river cruises or villa stays. But not any more. Nowadays more people in their...
Bangkok tops Agoda’s 2025 Asia rankings for lively atmosphere, iconic landmarks, and warm hospitality
Pattaya Mail
·
August 9, 2025
Bangkok ranks first in Asia for 2025 on Agoda’s list, thanks to its lively atmosphere, iconic landmarks, diverse cuisine, and warm local hospitality. BANGKOK, Thailand – Bangkok has been ranked Asia’s most popular city for 2025 by global travel...
Top investment treaty lawyer on Trump’s tariffs as the dust settles: ‘In many respects, everybody’s a loser here’
Fortune
·
President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught this week left a lot of losers – from small, poor countries like Laos and Algeria to wealthy U.S. trading partners like Canada and Switzerland. They’re now facing especially hefty taxes – tariffs – on the...