Tag: Asia Pacific
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Washington Prepares to Withdraw Forces from Syria
The United States is preparing to end its relatively quiet but long-running military presence in Syria, with officials confirming plans to withdraw the roughly 1,000 American troops still stationed in the country. U.S. officials told the Wall Street Journal that all remaining forces will be pulled out over the next two months, bringing to…
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U.S. Expands Market Access to Bangladesh With Latest Trade Deal
The United States and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh have agreed to an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade designed to strengthen bilateral economic relations and expand market access for American exporters. The Agreement, announced on Monday, February 9, builds on the 2013 U.S.-Bangladesh Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum Agreement (TICFA) and…
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APEC Leaders Unite in Gyeongju for Digital Cooperation and Inclusive Growth
Leaders of the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies have adopted the 2025 APEC Leaders’ Gyeongju Declaration, committing to deepen digital cooperation, strengthen trade resilience and promote inclusive growth across the region. Hosted by the Republic of Korea under the theme “Building a Sustainable Tomorrow,” the summit took place from…
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Thailand and Cambodia Seal Peace Pact in Kuala Lumpur
Thailand and Cambodia on Sunday signed a comprehensive ceasefire agreement to formally end months of fighting along their disputed border, marking a major diplomatic breakthrough at the 47th ASEAN Summit in the Malaysian capital. The accord, officially named the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord, was co-signed by Thai Prime Minister Anutin…
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Bangladesh Marks Uprising Anniversary with Proclamation
On the first anniversary of the 2024 mass uprising that toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus delivered the ‘July Declaration‘, a sweeping statement of intent aimed at restructuring the country’s political framework. The speech, given on August 5, 2025, at the National Parliament’s South Plaza, marks a…
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Trump Calls for Ceasefire amid Intensifying Thai-Cambodian Border Clashes
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to meet to negotiate a ceasefire, amid escalating clashes along their disputed border that have already caused dozens of casualties and displaced more than 150,000 civilians. Trump said he held separate phone calls with Cambodian…
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Trump Announces Trade Deal with Japan, Lowers Tariff to 15%
President Trump on Tuesday unveiled a new trade framework with Japan, introducing a 15% tariff on Japanese imports and declaring the agreement a landmark achievement. “This Deal will create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs — There has never been anything like it,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. He also affirmed…
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Bangladesh Air Force Training Jet Crashes into Dhaka School, Killing Pilot and Dozens
A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into the campus of Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara neighborhood on Monday afternoon, killing many people, according to the Associated Press. The pilot is among the dead, though further details about the fatalities were not immediately available. Military authorities stated that…
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China Launching Underwater AI Data Center off Shanghai
In a move that could redefine sustainable computing worldwide, China is building a cutting-edge underwater data center off the coast of Shanghai, leveraging ocean water for cooling and powering the facility with offshore wind energy. According to Scientific American, the project, led by the company Hailanyun, is located six miles…
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U.S. and Indonesia Reach Major Trade Deal after Intense Negotiations
A landmark trade agreement between the United States and Indonesia has been finalized, capping days of high-level negotiations and revising an earlier tariff threat. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that a previously planned 32% tariff on imports from Indonesia will instead be lowered to 19% under the terms of the…
