By Hadi Azmi Anwar Ibrahim’s decades-long struggle for reform once inspired a generation to take to the streets, railing against corruption and cronyism. But two years into his tenure as prime minister, the political realities of governance have begun to erode his once-revered “Reformasi” brand. Critics accuse him of compromising principles for political survival, settling […]
Read MorePresent at the closed-door meeting in Tehran, which took place on 17 April in the presidential compound, were Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, armed forces Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, the sources said. While media covered the 37-year-old prince’s visit, the content of the King Salman’s covert message has not been […]
Read MoreBy Kandy Wongin Hong KongandFrank Chenin Shanghai American retail giants are now demanding that their Chinese suppliers shoulder half to 66 per cent of the cost of US import duties, as the ongoing US-China trade war ramps up pressure on businesses’ bottom lines, industry sources told the Post. US retailers have been locked in talks […]
Read MoreJi Siqiin Beijing Economic tensions between the US and China are rising under the weight of tariffs and spreading into areas where it is harder to reach a consensus – namely, advanced technology – analysts say in the wake of Washington’s reported moves to pause exports of products and technologies related to semiconductor design and […]
Read MoreSatellite imagery shows China landed two of its most advanced bombers in the disputed Paracel islands in the South China Sea this month – a gesture that some analysts described as Beijing’s latest signalling of its growing military capabilities to rivals. The deployment marks the first time the long-range H-6 bombers have landed on Woody […]
Read MoreThe Economist’s latest printed edition for Asia featuring Vietnam’s top leader To Lam on its cover has been banned in Vietnam, sources at two local media distributors told Reuters, in a new instance of censorship in the Communist-run country. The May 24 issue, which is still available in the country in its electronic version, portrays […]
Read MoreTokyo, May 28, 2025: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday reiterated that a general election will be held in Bangladesh by June next year under any circumstances to carry forward the reform initiatives taken by the current interim government. Professor Yunus renewed the vow when former Japanese Prime Minister and Japan-Bangladesh Parliamentary Friendship League […]
Read MoreBy Rajeev Ahmed The Idea of ‘Eurasia’ Is More Viable Than ‘Europe’ In the shifting tectonics of 21st-century geopolitics, the concept of Eurasia is emerging as a more strategically viable and inclusive vision than the narrower, often insular construct of Europe. The latter, increasingly defined by the confines of the European Union and the transatlantic […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN on Tuesday, May 27, announced an ambitious strategic plan that includes harmonizing trade standards and greater financial integration in an effort to collectively become the world’s fourth-largest economy. The five-year, 41-page plan for the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, released during a leaders’ summit in […]
Read MoreBy Sylvia Main Hong KongandJi Siqiin Beijing As the United States faces renewed concern over unsustainable debts and its deficit outlook, ignited by the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and new tariff threats from US President Donald Trump, China’s yuan is being hailed by analysts for its resiliency during the ongoing trade war, with some […]
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