Trump Heads to South Korea as High-Stakes Meeting with China’s Xi Jinping Looms

Trump Heads to South Korea as High-Stakes Meeting with China’s Xi Jinping Looms

As the world’s attention sharpens on East Asia, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to land in South Korea this Wednesday for a critical two-day visit — one that could shape the future of global trade and diplomacy. His most anticipated moment? A long-awaited meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping — their first in six […]

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US Tariffs Put S$4 Billion Worth of Singapore Pharma Exports at Risk — Exemption Talks in Progress

US Tariffs Put S$4 Billion Worth of Singapore Pharma Exports at Risk — Exemption Talks in Progress

SINGAPORE — Pharmaceutical companies in Singapore are currently navigating a wave of uncertainty following the United States’ announcement of steep new tariffs on imported branded drugs. These tariffs — pegged at a staggering 100% — could impact nearly S$4 billion (RM13 billion) worth of Singapore’s pharmaceutical exports, putting jobs, innovation, and global supply chains at […]

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South Korean President Expresses Concern Over US Tariff Talks Impact on Foreign Exchange Stability

South Korean President Expresses Concern Over US Tariff Talks Impact on Foreign Exchange Stability

SEOUL – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has raised concerns that ongoing tariff negotiations with the United States are unsettling the country’s foreign exchange market. Speaking during a meeting with members of the US Congress in New York on Monday, President Lee acknowledged that talks surrounding import duties have triggered unease among financial stakeholders […]

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