On Defense, Trump’s Early Moves in Asia Have Been Notably Normal

Throughout the Joe Biden presidency, it became a common refrain amongst policy analysts that his administration’s approach to foreign policy could be characterized as “America First, with a smile.”  It reflected what many saw as a “strange continuity” in …

von der Leyen: Opening of Armenia borders with Turkey, Azerbaijan will bring Europe, Central Asia closer than ever

President of the European Commission of the European Union (EU), Ursula von der Leyen, said at the European Union-Central Asia Summit that the opening of Armenia's borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan will bring Europe and Central Asia closer together …

Economists cut growth forecasts for Asia after Trump tariffs

The Trump administration’s tariffs come at a time when Asian economies are already grappling with tepid growth, with sticky inflation keeping some central banks on high alert. PHOTO: REUTERS Sydney – Asia is bearing the brunt of new US tariffs that will …

President Japarov arrives at Congress Center in Samarkand for First Central Asia-EU Summit

President Japarov arrives at Congress Center in Samarkand for First Central Asia-EU Summit AKIPRESS.COM - President Sadyr Japarov has arrived at the Congress Center in Samarkand for participation in the inaugural Central Asia-European Union Summit on April …

Made in Asia: athletia, Bioré and more news from Asia’s beauty brands

Japanese beauty brand athletia has launched a new hair serum that claims to enable easy restyling on the go, targeting consumers with active lifestyles. In addition to daily skin care, athletia’s product line-up aims to support both moments of activity and …

Speech by President von der Leyen at the plenary session of the first EU-Central Asia Summit

European Commission Speech Samarkand, 04 Apr 2025 “Check against delivery” President Mirziyoyev, President Costa, Presidents, It was a great explorer of the past who said ‘travel leaves you speechless'. That w...

How and Why Poverty May Increase in Asia

1 Projections of the effects that climate change, demographic shifts and digitalization will have on poverty levels in Asia by 2040 show stark divergences between optimistic and pessimistic scenarios. 2 Under a positive scenario — a global temperature rise …

Under Armour, Nike Stocks Hit Multi-Year Lows As Trump Tariffs Slam Asia-Reliant Sportswear Firms

The United States announced sweeping tariffs on several trading partners, including Asian nations such as Vietnam, Indonesia, and Bangladesh, which manufacture shoes and clothes for American labels. Under Armour, Inc. (UAA) and Nike, Inc. (NKE) led …

Trump's 25% auto tariffs: Price cuts and 'safe mode' - how Southeast Asia players might ride out turbulence

Both Malaysia and Indonesia have far thinner auto trade links with the US, with the countries’ total vehicle parts exports to the US worth US$86.3 million and US$73.8 million respectively in 2023, according to the UN trade figures. While not all Southeast …

Central Asia – Agriculture Afresh – Part Seven