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Southeast Asia and Gulf leaders meet with China as governments look to coordinate in the face of Trump tariffs
The GCC’s pivot to the East is a “pragmatic move,” says Joanne Lin, senior fellow at the ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute.
Southeast Asia Voices ‘Urgency’ to Diversify Due to US Tariffs
Southeast Asian leaders called out President Donald Trump’s tariff plans as causing uncertainties in commerce with their ...
Southeast Asian leaders hit out at Trump tariffs as China pledges support
Influential regional association’s summit with China and Gulf nations underscores ‘urgency of diversifying trade beyond ...
Southeast Asian nations want to discuss tariffs with Trump as a unified bloc, Malaysia PM says
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Southeast Asian nations will forge a common front to face challenges including ...
Heart disease is Southeast Asia’s biggest killer after 30-year surge, new research reveals
A new study has found a huge surge in cardiovascular disease across the region in recent years. Researchers say immediate ...
Southeast Asian nations express 'deep concern' over U.S. tariffs
ASEAN leaders express concern over U.S. tariffs, hold summit with China and Gulf states amid global trade tensions.
Southeast Asian Leaders Seek Myanmar Peace Progress, Trade Strategies
Myanmar has been in turmoil since its military overthrew the elected civilian government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021, triggering pro-democracy protests that morphed into a widening ...