Tag: ASEAN
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Myanmar Paraglider Attack at Festival Shocks Nation
Overview: A Tragic Attack During a Peaceful Evening A community gathering in Chaung U township, central Myanmar, was shattered Monday evening when a motor-powered paraglider dropped two bombs on a Thadingyut festival and candlelight vigil. Local officials and anti-junta groups confirmed at least 24 deaths and dozens more injured, including civilians who had travelled to…
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AI: The Next Economic Growth Engine for the Philippines
AI: The Next Economic Growth Engine The Philippines is witnessing a transformative shift as artificial intelligence (AI) moves from a futuristic concept to a tangible driver of economic growth. Since 2022, generative AI tools have begun reshaping the business landscape—from finance and marketing to logistics and customer service. This evolution is not confined to labs…
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Have you closed? ASEAN ministers quietly discuss US tariffs at AMAF in Manila
Background and Setting In Manila this week, the 47th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF) gathered in a setting symbolic of regional resilience: a luxury hotel along Manila Bay. The formal agenda focused on agriculture and forestry policy, but a cloud lingered over the talks — the impact of U.S. tariffs…
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US Tariffs Take Back Seat as ASEAN Ministers Meet at AMAF in Manila
US Tariffs Take Back Seat at the AMAF Meeting MANILA, Philippines — The 47th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF) drew attention for what wasn’t on the formal agenda as much as what was. Despite its substantial impact on global trade, US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policy was not mentioned…
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US Tariffs Quietly Discussed at ASEAN Agriculture Talks
Tariffs on the Agenda, Yet Not on the Formal Agenda In Manila this week, the 47th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF) underscored an important paradox in global trade policy. While US tariff policy loomed large over markets, it did not feature as a formal agenda item in the high-level sessions.…
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India-China Friendship Benefits ASEAN Nations
Introduction The friendship between India and China has significant implications for the ASEAN region. As the world’s two most populous nations, their economic and diplomatic relations not only impact each other but also resonate throughout Southeast Asia. This article explores how their collaboration is beneficial to ASEAN nations. The Role of Singapore Singapore has positioned…