Long known for its peaceful isolation, Bhutan is entering a new phase—one that merges its deep-rooted spiritual traditions with forward-looking economic development. At the forefront of this transformation is the …
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The United States is preparing to implement a 93.5% tariff on battery materials imported from China.
by News Deskby News DeskThe U.S. Department of Commerce has imposed preliminary anti-dumping tariffs of 93.5% on Chinese graphite imports, a crucial material used in battery production, after determining that the imports were unfairly …
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Wapu Sonk Resigns from PNG NRL Franchise Board Following Corruption Claims
by News Deskby News DeskA prominent Papua New Guinean businessman has resigned from the board of the country’s upcoming NRL franchise following allegations of corruption involving business dealings with a Chinese state-owned firm. The …
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Trump is considering setting a tariff of 10% or 15% on imports from over 150 countries.
by News Deskby News DeskPresident Donald Trump announced that he plans to send letters to over 150 countries, informing them of new tariff rates as part of his ongoing trade strategy. According to Trump, …
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Albanese Joins Historic Tradition with Visit to China’s Great Wall
by News Deskby News DeskPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has added his name to a long list of world leaders by visiting the iconic Great Wall of China, calling the moment a tribute to the …
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Singapore’s major exports rose by 13% in June, rebounding strongly after a short-lived decline.
by News Deskby News DeskSingapore’s key exports rose by 13% year-on-year in June, marking a strong rebound after a brief decline in May, according to data released by Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) on Thursday (Jul …
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Trump adopts a more conciliatory approach toward China in hopes of arranging a summit with President Xi and reaching a trade agreement.
by News Deskby News DeskU.S. President Donald Trump has moderated his previously combative rhetoric toward China as he seeks to secure a summit with President Xi Jinping and finalize a trade agreement with the …
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Coalition Criticizes Albanese Over China Visit, Urges Focus on U.S. Alliance
by News Deskby News DeskThe Coalition has accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of prioritizing symbolic gestures over strategic results during his recent visit to China, particularly after his stop at a well-known panda research …
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A*Star and Siemens have initiated a collaborative research and development partnership focused on manufacturing within the ASEAN region.
by News Deskby News DeskSingapore’s leading public R&D body, the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with German industrial giant Siemens on Friday (July 4) to …
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The FX Global Code is attracting growing attention in Thailand, India, and the Gulf states, according to the head of the Global Foreign Exchange Committee (GFXC).
by News Deskby News DeskAn increasing number of participants in the foreign exchange (FX) market—including banks, asset managers, and corporations—are aligning with international standards set by the Global Foreign Exchange Committee (GFXC). This trend …
