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Southeast Asia Reels as Trump’s Tariffs Escalate Tensions
Vietnam remains the region’s largest apparel exporter to the U.S., sending roughly $18.6 billion worth of goods in 2024, ...
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Malaysia Has 3rd Highest Average IQ In Southeast Asia, Study Finds
According to the World Population Review 2024, Malaysia's average IQ stands at a solid 100, a respectable position.
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Spooked by Trump tariffs, Asia presses for more talks with US ahead of Aug 1 deadline
Asian economies formed the bulk of the 14 nations that received letters from the US so far, announcing higher tariffs on their goods from Aug 1.
New U.S. Tariffs Target Asia, But Some Countries Stand To Gain
President Trump’s new tariffs are higher than expected for most Asian economies. Moreover, most countries will face ...
Malaysia’s ‘luxury’ tax; Singapore’s identity explored in new memoir: 7 Asia highlights
From Duterte ending his womanising era to defence concerns over an Indonesia mine, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s ...
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What could Malaysia’s arrest of Islamic State-linked Bangladeshi workers mean for the region?
Malaysia's recent arrest of 36 Bangladeshi nationals with links to the Islamic State terror group shows how internal ...
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Asia number one target of Trump’s tariff letters
Donald Trump sent letters to 14 countries, mainly in Asia, informing them that higher import tariffs will come into effect on ...
AirAsia strikes deal for up to 70 Airbus A321XLR jets as restructuring nears end
AirAsia on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to buy 50 long-range A321XLR planes with conversion rights ...