Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Japan, S Korea face 25% tariffs
BDNews24
·
US President Donald Trump on Monday began telling trade partners - from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players - that sharply higher US tariffs will start Aug 1, marking a new phase in the trade war he launched earlier...
Japan, South Korea face 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters to leaders
Business Recorder
·
July 8, 2025
WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS: US President Donald Trump on Monday began telling trade partners - from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players - that sharply higher U.S. tariffs will start August 1, marking a new phase in the trade...
Japan, South Korea hit with 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war
Deal Street Asia
·
US President Donald Trump on Monday began telling trade partners—from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players—that sharply higher US tariffs will start August 1, marking a new phase in the trade war he launched earlier...
China's visa-free policy pays dividends as overseas entries soar in 2025
Bangkok Post
·
July 8, 2025
PUBLISHED : 8 Jul 2025 at 11:49 China's expansion of visa-free entry to nationals from dozens of countries appears to have yielded substantial results, with tourists arriving in droves from overseas and providing a much-needed boost to the...
China's practice shows economic growth and inclusive sharing can be balanced: Argentine politician and scholar
Global Times
·
Ahead of the BRICS Summit, the Global Times held its "Global Times Overseas China Week and Global South Dialogue" in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from June 22 to 28 local time. Dozens of guests from the political, academic,...
Japan will continue trade talks with US for mutually beneficial deal, Ishiba says
Business Recorder
·
July 8, 2025
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday that he would continue negotiations with the U.S. to seek a mutually beneficial trade deal, after President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on goods from Japan starting August 1....
Japan PM Ishiba calls Trump's tariff decision "truly regrettable"
Kyodo News+
·
July 8, 2025
TOKYO - Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on Japan is "truly regrettable," adding bilateral talks will continue toward a mutually beneficial deal. Despite Trump's...
China renews yellow alerts for high temperatures, rainstorms
Xinhua News Agency
·
BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) -- China's national observatory renewed yellow alerts on Tuesday, warning of high temperatures and rainstorms in several regions of the country. During daytime on Tuesday, parts of regions between the Yellow River and the...
China's visa push opens ASEAN skies
China Daily Global
·
Visitors shop at the ASEAN booth during the Harbin International Economic and Trade Fair in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on May 18. WANG JIANWEI/XINHUA China's decision to extend five-year multiple-entry visas to Southeast Asian business...
Will more pandas boost China-Japan ties amid US tariff anxiety?
South China Morning Post
·
July 8, 2025
Panda diplomacy is back in play as Japan seeks to charm visiting Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng with hopes of securing one or two of the endangered bears on loan. The gesture could help soothe bilateral ties and signal regional unity amid growing...
Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Buoyed by Weak Yen as Trump Tariff Deadline Delayed
The Japan News
·
July 8, 2025
Yomiuri Shimbun file photo The Tokyo Stock Exchange Reuters 12:17 JST, July 8, 2025 TOKYO, July 8 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, buoyed by a weakening yen and as U.S. President Donald Trump gave an additional three-week...
China-led intl standard for autonomous driving test scenarios released
China Daily
·
This photo shows a screen display inside a Pony.ai robotaxi in Nansha district of Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province, March 11, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING - An international standard on test scenarios for autonomous driving systems has...
Japan Stock Market May Take Further Damage On Tuesday
RTTNews
·
July 7, 2025
The Japanese stock market on Monday halted the two-day winning streak in which it had added just 50 points or 0.2 percent. The Nikkei 225 now sits just above the 39,580-point plateau and the losses may accelerate on Tuesday. The global forecast...
China plays down its backing to Pak during Op Sindoor
The Arunachal Times
·
July 7, 2025
[ KJM Varma ] BEIJING, 7 Jul: China on Monday sought to downplay Indian Army’s Deputy Chief Lt Gen Rahul R Singh’s assertion that Beijing provided active military support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor using the conflict as a “live lab” to...
Korean players look to end LPGA major drought in France
Korea JoungAng Daily
·
July 8, 2025
Published: 08 Jul. 2025, 11:14 Kim Hyo-joo of Korea tees off on the 14th hole during the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas, on June 19. [GETTY/YONHAP] Three former champions from...
Japan lagging in generative AI use with 26.7% adoption in FY 2024
Kyodo News+
·
July 8, 2025
TOKYO - Japan is lagging behind in the use of generative artificial intelligence, with only 26.7 percent of individuals saying they had used such tools in fiscal 2024, the internal affairs ministry said Tuesday in its 2025 white paper. The figure,...
China warns Trump on tariffs, threatens supply chain retaliation
Yahoo Finance
·
BEIJING (Reuters) -China warned the Trump administration on Tuesday against reigniting trade tension by restoring tariffs on its goods next month, and threatened to retaliate against nations that strike deals with the United States to cut China...
Korean economy in doldrums amid weak domestic demand, U.S. tariff uncertainty: KDI
Korea JoungAng Daily
·
July 8, 2025
Published: 08 Jul. 2025, 13:43 U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington on April 2. [REUTERS/YONHAP] The Korean economy remains subdued amid weak domestic demand and worsening...
China risks global heavy rare-earth supply to stop Myanmar rebel victory
The Straits Times
·
July 8, 2025
The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar. The Kachin Independence Army since December has been battling...
China risks rare-earth supply to stop Myanmar rebel victory
BDNews24
·
The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar. The Kachin Independence Army since December has been battling...