USTR releases trade barriers report ahead of Trump's reciprocal tariffs
It is unclear how the 397-page report will impact Mr Trump's reciprocal tariff plans. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Russian and US steps to normalise ties bring optimism, China’s foreign minister says
MOSCOW - Russia and the United States have taken the first step toward normalising relations, which inspire optimism, Chinese ...
Hooters files for bankruptcy as restaurant industry struggles with high costs
Casual dining restaurants have been hammered by rising cost with TGI Fridays, Red Lobster and more filing for bankruptcy.
Trump says he will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE as early as May
He made Saudi Arabia and Israel the initial stops on his inaugural foreign trip in 2017. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Prince Harry hails travel initiative as charity row rumbles on
LONDON - Prince Harry on Tuesday hailed the work of his travel initiative that he set up to make tourism more sustainable, as ...
Trump says will be ‘kind’ with tariffs as deadline looms
Critics warn that the strategy risks a global trade war, provoking a chain reaction of retaliation. Read more at straitstimes.com.
China launches military drills around Taiwan, calls Taiwan President a "parasite"
BEIJING - China's military on Tuesday said it had begun joint army, navy and rocket force exercises around Taiwan to \"serve as a stern warning and powerful deterrent against Taiwanese independence\", ...
China says launches military exercises around Taiwan
The exercises were aimed at sending a “stern warning and forceful deterrence” to alleged separatists in Taiwan, Beijing said. Read more at straitstimes.com.