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Asean’s supply-chain charm wears thin under Trump’s tariff wrath

[SINGAPORE] Export-reliant South-east Asia could lose its lustre as the darling of global supply-chain diversification with US President Donald Trump announcing harsher-than-expected tariffs on its trading partners. Asean member states were blitzed by …

World : Indonesia In Talks With US And ASEAN Over New Tariffs

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Indonesian government has committed to continue discussions with United States officials, the Chair of ASEAN, and key domestic stakeholders to address economic challenges arising from the new US …

Wake up before it's too late: Asean's real challenge amid China's 'bomber diplomacy'

THE recent deployment of Chinese H-6 bombers around Scarborough Shoal — just days ahead of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit to Manila — is not merely symbolic. It is a strategic wake-up call for Southeast Asia. China's intent is crystal- …

Trump’s tariffs on ASEAN: Nothing to dread, everything to fear

India, Thailand boost strategic ties with focus on Asean unity

India and Thailand have strengthened their relationship, forming a strategic partnership to address security and economic concerns in the Indo-Pacific region. They signed five cooperation agreements, focusing on tourism, education, and technology, and …

Malaysian SMEs urged to diversify, leverage Asean countries to navigate tariff challenges

Malaysian SMEs urged to diversify, leverage Asean countries to navigate tariff challenges Published on: Thursday, April 03, 2025 Published on: Thu, Apr 03, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Dark Mode: Off For illustrative purposes only. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian …

M’sian SMEs urged to diversify, leverage Asean countries to navigate tariff challenges It is to ensure supply chain ...

Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) must take steps to diversify both their sources of raw materials and their customer base, ensuring that supply chain risks are mitigated, according to Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia ( …

Use Asean Chair role to push back against US tariffs, urges Perdasama

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia should use its Asean Chair role to speak up against the newly imposed reciprocal tariffs by the United States, says the Malay Businessmen and Industrialists Association of Malaysia (Perdasama). Its president Mohd Azamanizam Baharon …

Assistance for Myanmar reflects Indonesia's solidarity with ASEAN

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno stated that humanitarian assistance for earthquake victims in Myanmar reflects Indonesia's solidarity with ASEAN countries. "Today, we sent the third phase. The …

ASEAN Energy Report: Why 70% of Cities Choose Solar Street Light

Share Share Share Share Email As urbanization accelerates in Southeast Asia, municipalities face increasing pressure to find cost-effective, sustainable and reliable solutions for public lighting. The ASEAN Energy Report 2024 shows that 70% of cities in …

Sharing security interests, ASEAN’s big three step up cooperation

Southeast Asia’s three most populous countries are tightening their security relationships, evidently in response to China’s aggression in the South China Sea. This is most obvious in increased cooperation between the coast guards of the three countries – …

Trump’s tariffs on Asean: Nothing to dread, everything to fear

KUALA LUMPUR: On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs targeting several ASEAN nations, significantly raising import duties on key regional trade partners.  These tariffs, branded as part of his "Liberation Day” economic …

Asean nations, hit particularly hard by US tariffs, prep for talks with Trump

HANOI, April 3 — Vietnam’s government said today it would set up a task force and other South-east Asian nations said they plan to seek talks with Washington as they reel from being hit with some of US President Donald Trump’s heftiest tariffs. Countries …

Trump’s New Reciprocal Tariffs Hit Laos, ASEAN Hard, Threatening Key Exports

Laos is among the countries most affected by the United States’ recent announcement of new reciprocal tariffs, which President Donald Trump unveiled on 2 April. This decision could have a severe impact on Laos’ economy and threaten its growing trade …

Asia takes big tariffs hit: Vietnam, Thailand most affected, while exemptions ease impact for India, Singapore

APAC hit by tariffs in the range of 10-49% US President Trump announced a blanket tariff of 10% on US imports, though most APAC countries are being hit with an additional 10% or more on top of that rate. The largest tariffs seem targeted at countries …

India, Thailand upgrade ties to strategic partnership

New Delhi: India and Thailand on Thursday upgraded their relations to a strategic partnership as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra explored ways to enhance trade and investment and bolster cooperation in defence, …

India-Thailand reset ties amid Trump’s tariffs, elevate relations to ‘strategic partnership’

Bangkok: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday sought to reset India and Thailand ties, with a focus on sectors such as digital technologies, culture, MSMEs, and combating human trafficking and illegal migration, amid global uncertainty unleashed by US …

A Silk Road revival

China Railway Express trains undergo transshipment operations at the Huoerguosi railway port on December 25, 2024 (XINHUA) As global trade dynamics evolve, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region emerges as a pivotal hub connecting continents, with its trade now …

Indonesia responds to U.S. tariffs with strategic measures, diplomatic engagement

JAKARTA, April 3 (Xinhua) -- The Indonesian government is taking strategic steps and intensifying diplomatic efforts to mitigate the impact of the U.S. 32 percent tariff on key exports, according to a press release from the Coordinating Ministry for …

Roots of Peace Launches Global ‘White Rose for Peace’ Campaign on UN Landmine Awareness Day

Transforming Minefields into Vineyards, Orchards, and Fields of Flowers – “Mines to Vines” Movement Expands Worldwide LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roots of Peace, the global humanitarian nonprofit committed to …

Global Vision Technologies Unveils Next Generation FAMCare: A New Era of Case Management Begins

ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Vision Technologies (GVT), a leader in human services technology solutions, is excited to announce the upcoming launch of the next-generation of — a groundbreaking …

DIX Developments Acquires 169 Acres for “The Crossings” in Citrus County

LAKE MARY,, FL, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DIX Developments, through its affiliate Lecanto 166 Property Group, has acquired 169 acres—one of three parcels that make up the planned community known as The Crossings in Citrus …

Planet Fashion TV - Swims The Globe - 2nd Annual 'Mode De Cannes' & 'Miami Swim Week Fashion & Resort Celebration'

Planet Fashion TV Sets the Stage - Cannes Film Fest, Miami Swim Week at the Plymouth & AccaArt's Fashion Journal, ‘Green’ Finance, Fine Art & Destination Dining CANNES-MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

COLORI Pilot Program Brings Learning and Joy to Hundreds of Children in Massachusetts Shelters

Amal Alliance Celebrates Success of Innovative Mobile Education Pilot Across the Commonwealth BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over the past year, the COLORI mobile learning initiative from Amal Alliance, in …

DC BLACK PRIDE 2025 TO KICK OFF WITH STAR-STUDDED OPENING RECEPTION FEATURING MUSICAL SENSATION INIKO

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The highly anticipated DC Black Pride 2025 will officially launch with a spectacular Opening Reception on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Capital Hilton. This marquee …

Dexian Named to Newsweek’s List of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2025

Dexian ranked #5 in the consulting and professional services industry and earned the distinction of being the top staffing and solutions firm on the list. MCLEAN, VA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dexian, a global leader in …

AVERARDO ORTA HEAD OF COLIBRI' HEALTH ITALIAN GROUP ANNOUNCES HIS GREAT SATISFACTION WITH THE RESULTS ON RESEARCH CAR T

AVERARDO ORTA CEO OF COLIBRI' COMMENTS ON RESULTS ON SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH OF CAR T THERAPIES BOLOGNA, BOLOGNA, ITALY, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “A deep satisfaction with the results obtained with Car T therapies”. This is how …

Alice & Bob Selected by DARPA for the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative

Company’s cat qubit technology awarded funding for DARPA QBI Stage A to accelerate the path to utility-scale quantum computing by 2033 BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alice & Bob, a leader in fault-tolerant …

Impacted Family & Friends Suicide Prevention Resources Release Blended Hearts Online Courses of Study

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Impacted Family & Friends (IFF) Blended Hearts Courses were developed in 2014 as a companion tool with the release of the documentary, A Voice at the Table – a call to action …

Towing Museum Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Nine individuals will be honored for their contributions to the towing and recovery industry later this year. CHATTANOOGA , TN, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum …

Signal Health Group Leads the Way in Secure, Transparent, and Personalized Care

At Signal Health Group, we believe that healthcare is more than just a service—it’s a commitment to people, their well-being, and their dignity. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Signal Health Group is working to …

Serrala Recognized by Analyst Firm in AI Use Cases for Accounts Payable and Receivable Automation Report

Serrala featured in Forrester's 2025 AI reports for Accounts Payable and Receivable, highlighting its role in advancing intelligent automation across finance. NORDERSTEDT, HAMBURG, GERMANY, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Serrala, a …

April is Autism Awareness Month: Why Workplace Reform for Neurodivergent Employees Is a Business Imperative

Autism Awareness Month Puts Spotlight on Neurodiversity at Work BEAVERTON , OR, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As National Autism Awareness Month begins, advocates and researchers are calling on employers to adopt more inclusive …

Experior Financial Group Strengthens Commitment to Industry Leadership with Expanded News and Resource Hub

Experior Financial Group, Inc., a leading provider of financial services and life insurance solutions, announces the expansion of its news and resource hub. CHEEKTOWAGA, NY, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Experior Financial …

EHMA'S 51ST AGM IN WARSAW INSPIRES PROGRESS AND COLLABORATION IN LUXURY HOSPITALITY

WARSAW, POLAND, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) held its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Warsaw, Poland, from 28 to 30 March 2025, uniting general managers and senior hospitality leaders …

LCR Capital Partners Welcomes Rahul Mishra as Senior Director, Commercial, India

Based in Mumbai, Rahul will lead LCR’s sales execution strategies in India and Southeast Asia, further strengthening the firm’s presence in the region. WESTPORT, CT, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LCR Capital Partners is …

6WIND Secures Dense Air’s Neutral Host Solution with Cutting-Edge Virtualized Network Solutions

PARIS, FRANCE, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 6WIND, a leading provider of high-performance virtualized and secure networking software solutions, is proud to announce its collaboration with Dense Air, delivering virtual security and routing …

OpenPayd's Barry O'Sullivan Illuminates Embedded Finance at PAY360 2025

At the PAY360 2025 conference, Barry O'Sullivan, Head of Banking and Payments Infrastructure at OpenPayd, shared his insights on embedded finance. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the PAY360 2025 conference, held on …

CabinetryNews.com: President Trump Signs Reciprocal Tariffs Executive Orders That Will Impact The Cabinetry Industry

Trump signs sweeping reciprocal tariffs order, impacting 60+ countries and key industries, including the top 4 countries manufacturing for the cabinetry sector. NASDAQ (NASDAQ:INDEXNASDAQ: .IXIC) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨ …