4 h. ago China’s solar panel makers explore options as Washington sets tariffs for Southeast Asia

Some Chinese manufacturers of photovoltaic products are speeding up their overseas factory deployment, hoping to secure a less-expensive route to the US.

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5 h. ago Xi Jinping’s jaunt through Southeast Asia is ‘a reassurance and a warning’ to trading partners as the region is caught between the U.S. and China

Xi Jinping’s jaunt through Southeast Asia is ‘a reassurance and a warning’ to trading partners as the region is caught between the U.S. and China  Fortune

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6 h. ago Amid China origin concerns, Vietnam acts to curb illegal transshipment of US

Washington has openly accused Chinese companies of using Vietnam as a transshipment hub to dodge US duties.

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11 h. ago Puan Noor Aishah, wife of Singapore’s first president, dies aged 91

Tributes have poured in for Puan Noor Aishah, the widow of Yusof Ishak, remembered for her grace, humility and dedication to Singapore.

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11 h. ago Singapore mourns Puan Noor Aishah, wife of first president Yusof Ishak, who died aged 91

Tributes have poured in for Puan Noor Aishah, the widow of Yusof Ishak, remembered for her grace, humility and dedication to Singapore.

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11 h. ago Donald Trump News Live Updates: US Imposes Tariffs Up to 3,521% on Southeast Asia Solar Imports

Donald Trump News Live Updates: US Imposes Tariffs Up to 3,521% on Southeast Asia Solar Imports  Times of India

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26 h. ago After the fanfare, what did China’s Xi Jinping achieve on his trip to Southeast Asia?

Xi was hoping to galvanise support for a united front against US tariffs. Each country had its own response, observer says.

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26 h. ago What did China’s Xi Jinping achieve on his trip to Southeast Asia?

What did China’s Xi Jinping achieve on his trip to Southeast Asia?  South China Morning Post

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31 h. ago Philippines, US launch ‘full battle’ Balikatan drills, some near Taiwan

About 17,000 troops will take part in the joint exercises, which include a combined air and missile defence simulation for the first time.

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33 h. ago Vietnam tycoon on death row has life sentence cut to 30 years in laundering case

Truong My Lan’s life sentence for laundering billions was shortened on Monday – but she still faces the death penalty in a separate case.

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57 h. ago Malaysia bids farewell to Chinese pandas as new conservation deal begins

Fu Wa and Feng Yi, who have been in Malaysia for 11 years, will be replaced with a new pair under Xi Jinping’s freshly signed deal.

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64 h. ago 1 man, 10,000 durian trees: China’s planting pains give way to golden home

Tropical Hainan province has defied sceptics and rewarded investors with China-grown durian, but it ‘simply cannot compete’ with booming imports from Southeast Asia.

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3 d. ago Cambodia’s renovated naval base welcomes 2 Japanese warships despite US concerns

The Japanese embassy in Phnom Penh said that the visit is ‘a historically significant event’ that would ‘enhance trust and confidence’.

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3 d. ago Myanmar’s earthquake recovery hindered by lack of resources, aftershocks

The United Nations estimated that at least 2.5 million tons of debris from the quake, roughly 125,000 truckloads, will need to be removed.

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3 d. ago Amid ‘Jumbo’ success, can Indonesia become an animation powerhouse?

The Indonesian film has become Southeast Asia’s biggest ever animation release in terms of revenue, at US$10 million as of April 14.

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3 d. ago President Xi ends Southeast Asia tour touting Beijing’s reliability vs US tariff threats

President Xi ends Southeast Asia tour touting Beijing’s reliability vs US tariff threats  Jamaica Gleaner

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3 d. ago As sea levels rise, Indonesian woman turns to mangroves to keep floodwaters at bay

Pasijah’s home is the only one remaining in this part of Rejosari Senik, a small village on Java’s northern coast that is now submerged by water.

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3 d. ago Xi Jinping ends Southeast Asia tour touting Beijing’s reliability vs. US tariff threats

Xi Jinping ends Southeast Asia tour touting Beijing’s reliability vs. US tariff threats  Inquirer.net

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3 d. ago A world on edge is headed for a geopolitical reckoning – in May

Lasting changes could arise from the Trump vs Xi diplomatic chess, EU’s emerging strategy and political flux in Seoul, Taiwan and Southeast Asia.

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3 d. ago China’s leader ends Southeast Asia tour touting Beijing's reliability vs. US tariff threats

China’s leader ends Southeast Asia tour touting Beijing's reliability vs. US tariff threats  AJC.com

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