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Trump-Xi summit puts US exports, Iran at center of reset bid
US President Donald Trump’s Beijing summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping has produced a package of Chinese commitments on US soybeans, energy and aircraft, giving […]
US DOJ said dropping fraud charges after Adani hired Trump lawyer
The US Department of Justice is reportedly preparing to drop charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani shortly after he hired one of President Donald Trump’s personal lawyers […]
Getting to yes on reopening Hormuz
Originally published by Pacific Forum, this article is republished with permission. Iran’s response to the latest US peace proposal and President Donald Trump’s fulsome rejection […]
Narrative warfare and shadowy shots at middle-power diplomacy
Modern geopolitical competition is increasingly shaped not only by military capabilities or economic leverage, but also by the ability to shape narratives. States now compete […]
From protein to prebiotics: 11 launches tapping into longevity nutrition
From protein snacks and fibre-rich breads to prebiotic drinks, discover 11 new food and drink launches targeting strength, digestion and long-term wellbeing…See More
Iran’s cyberwar reaches the families of American troops
The reported Handala leak should not be dismissed as another routine cyber incident. It is a sign that hostile actors now see personal information as […]
Trump-Xi summit: no grand bargain, only managed instability
When Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping in Beijing, neither side is likely to get what it wants. Trump wants Chinese help in ending the war […]
ASEAN poised as next halal growth market amid Middle East turmoil
South East Asia has all the parts in place to emerge as the key halal growth market for food amid the Middle East conflict…See More
Asking the wrong question about Qatar
The recurring Washington argument over Qatar — is it friend or foe, ally or adversary, partner or problem? — tells us less about Doha than […]
Trump-Xi summit: a new arms control era can begin in Beijing
US President Donald Trump is meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, with the arms control architecture, global and bilateral alike, in collapse. The Eleventh […]
Singapore shifts workforce focus to deep expertise and human judgment
As generative AI (GenAI) evolves from a novelty into a “super assistant,” Singapore is moving aggressively to ensure its workforce remains relevant. At the Straits […]
HR Tech Asia 2026 unveils the human blueprint for the AI-native enterprise
As organisations across the Asia-Pacific region move from AI experimentation to full-scale execution, the mandate for leadership has shifted. It is no longer enough to […]
ASEAN May be Swapping One Energy Dependence for Another
By: Tim Daiss Southeast Asia’s transition away from imported fossil fuels is accelerating, but the region may be walking into a different form of energy […]
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Blackmores, Fast&Up to highlight active nutrition
Active nutrition will take the spotlight at this year’s Growth Asia Summit 2026, with Blackmores and Fast&Up taking the stage to share expert insights…See More
Break with US policy: Trump to discuss Taiwan arms sales with Xi
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are likely to discuss many issues as they meet this week in Beijing. But alongside trade, technology and the war […]
Soybeans on Beijing agenda but US farmers should temper optimism
In 2017, President Donald J. Trump’s National Security Strategy declared China a competitor, an adversary and a “revisionist power” determined to supplant the United States […]
US news reports of gloomy Iran war intel assessments anger Trump
US President Donald Trump has accused news outlets of committing “virtual treason” by reporting on classified American intelligence agency assessments showing that Iran has retained significant missile […]
The US has always been obsessed with controlling Cuba
For months, US President Donald Trump has been fixated on Cuba. He’s issued threats and imposed additional sanctions on the island. The US military has […]
Trump has actually started to decouple US from China
Donald Trump is headed to China with a whole bunch of top US CEOs in tow to talk about trade. There is probably a post to be […]