The U.S. Postal Service reversed a policy that stopped packages from China and Hong Kong, saying they’re figuring out how to charge the 10% tariff in conjunction with customs
UAE, Saudi Arabia lead MENA’s e-commerce growth in 2024
In MENA, the AOV grew from $30 in 2023 to $35.60 in 2024, with the UAE showing a rise from $89 to $102 and Saudi Arabia from $49.60 to $52.50. Online gaming topped product categories for order growth …
‘Sesame Street in Iraq’: USAID’s ‘wasteful and dangerous’ spending exposed by senator
Iowa, published a list of USAID funding projects over the years, including pottery classes in Morocco and a version of “Sesame Street” in Iraq.
‘The Worst Idea Since Iraq’—Experts on Trump’s Gaza Plan
President Donald Trump has suggested a plan for the U.S. to take control of Gaza and relocate its Palestinian residents to nearby countries like Egypt and Jordan. His idea involves turning Gaza into a …
South Korea’s SK Innovation expects 2025 refining margins to remain flat
SK Innovation Co Ltd, owner of South Korea’s top refiner SK Energy, said it expects refining margins to remain flat in 2025 due to rising jet fuel demand, despite production increases expected in countries such as the U.
South Korea’s Jeju Air, Air Busan offer ultra-cheap fares to revive demand amid safety fears
Low-cost carriers engage in price war to attract customers as safety concerns persist following recent accidents.
Thailand Restarts Central Bank Chair Selection After Long Delay
Thailand has restarted a process delayed for several months to select a new chairman for the nation’s central bank after a previous attempt to appoint a former minister to the post failed due to his political links.
Refugee healthcare challenges mount in Thailand
THA SONG YANG, Tak – A team of doctors and nurses battled to revive Adabi, an 86-year-old Myanmar refugee fighting long-standing heart problems and pneumonia, as her daughter watched tearfully in a hospital in northwestern Thailand.
Vietnam’s US Trade Surplus Jumps 18%, Raising Trump Tariff Risk
Vietnam’s trade surplus with the US widened to $123.5 billion last year, making the manufacturing powerhouse a potential prime target for President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
New Vietnam War doc reunites soldiers
“Vietnam: The War that Changed America,” a new Apple TV+ docuseries, offers an intimate look at what it was like to fight in one of America’s most significant wars.