Friday marked Trump's second call with Xi since he returned to the White House and launched sky-high tariffs on China.
Trump and China, in Vague Statements, Suggest TikTok Deal Could Move Ahead
The president wrote on Truth Social, “appreciate the TikTok approval,” after a call with China’s top leader, Xi Jinping. But he also suggested the deal and other issues were still in progress.
Standout Developers Celebrate 20 Years of the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards
The 20th edition of the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards was celebrated in style at the Dusit Thani Bangkok where more than 40 award categories recognised Thailand’s real estate excellence. ( read original story ...)
IPO-Pakistan Launches New Complaint Management System
The Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan) inaugurated the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Complaint Management System ... ( read original story ...)
China is calling a TikTok deal a win. What’s in it for them?
A TikTok deal could buy them time for exactly that. The US is a huge export market for China, and China is a major buyer of American agricultural goods. High tariffs would hurt both. There are also ...
Indonesia’s president picks retired general as new security minister after deadly protests
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has appointed a former rival as the new security minister following deadly protests that have been viewed as one of the toughest tests for his presidency ...
Philippines, Indonesia launch joint energy group to boost cooperation
The Department of Energy and Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) have launched the first Philippines-Indonesia Joint Energy ...
Indonesia’s suspension of Indian groundnut imports continues, as India reaches out to Jakarta
India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Export Development Authority (APEDA) has reached out to Indonesia over the suspension of Indian groundnut imports, but Jakarta is yet to respond, trade sources ...
India, New Zealand to hold next round of FTA talks in October 2025
India and New Zealand will hold the next round of negotiations for the proposed trade pact on October 13-14 here, the commerce ministry said on Friday.
Global confidence in India grows, Japan’s R&I upgrades sovereign rating to BBB+
The agency points to India’s demographic dividend, robust domestic demand, and sound government policies as key factors driving its economic resilience. R&I’s assessment also lauded India’s fiscal ...