World markets are back in green after the tariff turmoil which wiped out over 12 trillion US dollars. But now there is some sense of calm. The US stock markets opening in the green, the US dollar in fact also regaining some ground. This comes as investors grappled with the latest twists and turns in Trump's trade tango. Watch in for more details!

US-China trade war intensifies: China halts export of key metals & ores

World: Although the US tariffs on Vietnam and most other countries have been paused, China is still facing high levies and is seeking to offset their impact with regional trade.

Xi calls on Vietnam to join hands with China in ‘opposing unilateral bullying’

World: “Trade war and tariff war will produce no winner, and protectionism will lead nowhere,” Xi wrote, without directly naming the United States or President Trump.

'No winners in trade war': Xi issues warning against Trump tariffs as China eyes to cast itself as leader in Southeast Asia

Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued a clear warning, 'trade wars yield no winners.' Xi Jinping is using his latest visit as a platform to promote China as a stable and reliable trade partner amid growing uncertainty from Washington but herein lies the trap that countries have recently become wary of -- China's debt diplomacy. Watch in for more details!

China's global lending surge: debt trap or strategic investment

Amid heightened trade tensions with the US over tariffs, Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for stronger industrial and supply chain cooperation with Vietnam and wider collaboration in emerging fields. This as Xi kickstarted his first overseas trip of the year to Southeast Asia as part of the three-nation trip. The Chinese leader is visiting Vietnam. From there, he will head to Malaysia and thereafter to Cambodia. And all this as Beijing seeks to tighten regional trade t

Xi woos China's neighbours as trade tensions with the US flare

In the video, the Apple CEO praises the country’s tooling expertise and skilled labour, which makes it vital for the precision manufacturing that are required by Apple products. World | Trending

Apple CEO Tim Cook’s old video resurfaces explaining why companies manufacture in China amid trade war

Hong Kong’s once-powerful Democratic Party, a symbol of pro-democracy resistance, is now on the verge of shutting down. After three decades of activism, over 90% of members voted in favor of initiating party dissolution—citing political pressure and shrinking space for opposition in the city.

Hong Kong’s Democratic party moves closer to dissolution after 30 years

World | India news | Trending | The gang also created fake social media profiles portraying successful yet emotionally vulnerable Indian women, where they posted lifestyle, fitness, and travel photos, which they geo-tagged with Indian locations.

China sentences nine for defrauding 66,800 Indians in $6.2 million telecom scams

British MP Wera Hobhouse was denied entry into Hong Kong during a personal visit to see her grandson. The Liberal Democrat MP, who is part of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, called the incident “upsetting.” The UK government has demanded answers, raising concerns over growing diplomatic tensions with China.

UK MP Wera Hobhouse denied entry to Hong Kong, sparks diplomatic tensions with China

And nine people have been sentenced to prison in China for their roles in a telecom fraud ring that duped over 66,000 Indians. The scammers used fake investment platforms and identities to target the victims. In just over 7 months, more than 66,800 Indians were duped with losses totaling 517 million rupees, which is equivalent to 6.2 million US dollars.

Chinese online fraud: Over 66,800 Indians duped; $6.2 million scammed

The Red Square in Moscow could witness a historic gathering next month. On May 9th, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, China's Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin may appear together for the first time. Kim is expected to visit Russia in the coming months, fueling speculations that he may join his Chinese and Russian counterparts for the Victory Day parade in Moscow. However, there is no official confirmation on the date or location of Kim's visit. Kim has never made an official trip to Moscow although he traveled to Russia's Far East twice in 2019 and 2023. Watch in for more details!

North Korea leader, Chinese president may attend Moscow event

The "illusion of solidarity" inside ASEAN breaks in the face of Trump’s tariff threats. A race for bilateral deals is unfolding, with Vietnam at the head of the pack while China observes from a distance. This comes despite Malaysia’s demands for unity. The Southeast Asian bloc’s member states are on the defensive. They are struggling to respond unitedly to Trump’s unpredictable trade policies, which have put the world on edge. Trump’s import taxes on Vietnamese and Cambodian goods are well over 40 percent. While these taxes were suspended for 90 days and a uniform 10 percent charge is in play, China faces 145 percent export duties. Although Southeast Asia has gained a little respite for now, the region is still in danger of economic turmoil. Watch in for more details!

China watches on as ASEAN nations eye US deal

The White House said U.S. President Donald Trump is "optimistic" about striking a trade deal with China, even as the world's two largest economies clash over tariffs. The bigger impact of the escalating trade war will be on African nations, who are already reeling from U.S. aid cuts.

China eyes new trade partners amid trade war

China’s pharmaceutical sector could face serious headwinds as Trump tariffs are aimed at bringing manufacturing back home. While pharmaceuticals were initially exempt from recent tariffs, Trump has not ruled out major trade barriers that could threaten China’s dominant position in the global drug supply chain. For decades, U.S. drugmakers have outsourced critical production steps to China and India to cut costs. In 2024 alone, U.S. pharmaceutical imports reached nearly $213 billion — over double the amount from a decade ago. Yet analysts say reversing this trend won’t be easy.

Is China's pharma sector in trouble?

Tesla has paused new orders for its U.S.-made Model S and Model X vehicles in China, a move that underscores the growing fallout from the escalating U.S.-China trade war. The suspension, quietly implemented on Tesla’s Chinese website and WeChat mini program, comes as both nations trade tariff hikes that are sending ripples through the global auto industry.

Tesla halts China orders on US cars

Mainland Chinese food chains are rapidly increasing in Singapore and it's changing the local food culture. As Chinese food chains rapidly expand across Singapore, local hawker stalls are feeling the heat. With diners increasingly drawn to trendy, spicy mainland flavors, the question arises—can Singapore’s traditional cuisine hold its ground?

Chinese food chains boom in Singapore: What's cooking for local cuisine?

As Chinese food chains rapidly expand across Singapore, local hawker stalls are feeling the heat. With diners increasingly drawn to trendy, spicy mainland flavors, the question arises—can Singapore’s traditional cuisine hold its ground?

Singapore battles Chinese cuisine boom as local hawker fare faces challenge

As Trump ramps up tariffs—slapping a 145% duty on Chinese imports—global concerns rise over whether Beijing could respond aggressively in the Taiwan Strait. China says it won’t be bullied, while experts warn a potential conflict in Taiwan could cost the world 10% of its GDP.

Potential war in Taiwan can cost up to 10% of global GDP: Report

World: The legislation would give Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds the authority to keep the vital steelworks operating while the government searches for a partner to help invest in the site.

Explained: Why UK is rushing to save its last steel plant and what Trump, China and India's Tata Steel have to do with it?

As the US-China trade war escalates, African countries are emerging as unexpected victims. With rising tariffs and disrupted global trade routes, poor African nations may face a double economic blow. The World Health Organization has also raised concerns about the ripple effects on healthcare and essential imports.

US-China trade war makes African nations scramble for new partners

China has announced the Chang’e 8 mission for 2028, aimed at testing new lunar construction technology. The mission is part of the country's broader plan to establish a permanent base on the moon.

China's Chang’e 8 to turn Moon soil into bricks for building lunar infrastructure

China is set to host European Union leaders in a key summit this July, as Brussels seeks to stabilize ties with Beijing amid a growing rift with Washington. While the exact date is yet to be confirmed, this marks the second consecutive EU-China summit in Beijing.

President Xi Jinping to host EU leaders amid EU's strained ties with the US

China has unveiled the world’s first close-in anti-drone barrage weapon system, a groundbreaking innovation against drone swarms and high-speed missiles, according to its developer.

China develops anti-drone barrage system to beat wartime swarms

While tariffs may be the most prominent issue for chinese leaders, youth unemployment is emerging as the silent killer.

China's Youth Face Tough Job Market

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