South Korea's acting President orders emergency measures over US tariffs
US President Donald Trump has unveiled global reciprocal tariffs that include a 25 per cent rate on South Korea. Read more at ...
Vietnam charm offensive fails to stave off 46% Trump tariff
The new levies could significantly dent Vietnam’s ambitious goal of boosting growth to at least 8 per cent in 2025. Read more ...
Petition to amend statutory rape law follows K-star Kim Soo-hyun press conference
By the afternoon on April 2, the petition, launched on March 31, had gained 33,643 signatures. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taiwan details surge in Chinese activity on last day of war games
TAIPEI - Taiwan's defence ministry on Thursday detailed a surge in Chinese military activity as Beijing wrapped up a second ...
China’s export machine hit with at least 54% Trump tariffs
A simulation shows trade between world’s largest economies could shrink to practically nothing with the new high tariffs.
19 years’ jail for mum who abused 4-year-old girl, whose body was burned after she died
SINGAPORE - The mother of four-year-old Megan Khung who had been abused and humiliated for more than a year before she died was on April 3 sentenced to 19 years’ jail.
Australia says US tariffs 'not act of a friend' but rules out reciprocal move
SYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose a 10% tariff on its ally was \"not the act of a friend,\" but ruled out ...
North Korean IT warriors push to infiltrate European firms
North Korean IT workers have historically focused on infiltrating companies in the US. While American jobs remain a major target, an increased awareness of the threat, along with sanctions and ...