US and Taiwan Sign “Pivotal” Tariff-Cutting Deal to 15% From The Initial 20%
Defying warnings from Beijing, the U.S. has signed a major trade agreement with Taiwan to slash tariffs on high-tech goods, further complicating U.S.-China relations.
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News from across Asia, covering political developments, economic trends, and regional tensions in countries including China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
Bangladesh Holds Tense Post-Uprising Elections
Security has been tightened across Bangladesh as the country holds its first national elections since the 2024 uprising. Islamists are reportedly gaining ground in a high-stakes vote that will determine the country's democratic trajectory.
BASF Moves Global Hub to India
Chemical giant BASF announced a major restructuring of its Global Business Services, moving its Finance and HR hubs to India. The move aims to secure "long-term cost competitiveness" but has raised concerns about job losses in Europe.
Jimmy Lai Jailed for 20 Years as Hong Kong’s Security Law Tightens Grip
Hong Kong pro-democracy figure and media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, a ruling that has triggered sharp condemnation from Western governments and renewed scrutiny of the city’s security law.
