How the US Fumbled Its Trade Leverage on China
In 2016, both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton took a firm stance against the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) trade deal. Trump called it a "disaster,"...
Trump Slaps ASEAN Tariff Over U.S. Trade Deficit
President Trump has introduced sweeping new tariffs on ASEAN countries. He claims these tariffs respond to unfair trade practices and large U.S. trade deficits. The...
Filipino OFWs Launch Remittance Boycott Against Marcos
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) have launched a one-week remittance strike to protest the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. The campaign continues to gain traction...
FAT Faces Financial Crisis in Thailand Football
The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) is facing a 360 million baht debt crisis. This financial mess stems from years of legal battles, failed commercial...
Thai Government Loses Investor Confidence in Market
Thailand’s bold promises of economic revival now ring hollow as the country’s stock market continues to slide. The current administration, once full of confidence and...
Indonesia’s Market Struggles: Rupiah Falls, Trade Risks
Indonesia’s economy is under increasing strain as the rupiah weakens, stock markets decline, and new U.S. tariffs threaten key export industries. In response, Bank Indonesia...
Duterte Arrest in Philippines: Marcos’ Power Move
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by Philippine police upon his arrival in Manila from Hong Kong. Authorities acted on an International Criminal Court...
Duterte Supporters Angry At Sara Impeachment by Marcos
The impeachment of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has sent shockwaves through the country’s political landscape. Critics have accused Vice President Sara Duterte of corruption,...
Philippines Pushes FTA Trade Deal with Trump
The Philippines is actively pursuing a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States. Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo confirmed this push, citing past US...
Thailand Government Cash Boost Fuels Economic Growth
Thailand disbursed approximately US$890 million to its senior citizens on Monday (Jan 27). This marks the latest move in a government initiative aimed at tackling...