Canada considering retaliatory tariffs on US items following Trump threat

When Trump imposed higher duties during his first term, other countries responded with billions in tit-for-tat taxes.

China needs US$1.4 trillion to boost domestic consumption amid impending ‘trade war 2.0’

The cash injection will be sufficient to stimulate consumer spending and stock market, HSBC Asset analyst says.

China is still smarting from Trump’s last tariff blitz. Is it ready for round 2?

With more tariffs certain once Donald Trump returns to the White House, China must ready its response – this time knowing what to expect.

Why the Philippines must stand its ground against a friend like Trump

Nothing less than the country’s strategic autonomy as a sovereign nation is at stake as the Marcos administration faces Trump 2.0.

Trump taps retired US general Keith Kellogg for key Ukraine war role

The US president-elect has vowed a swift end to the conflict, boasting he would quickly mediate a ceasefire deal between Putin and Zelensky.

White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds to fight Russia

Western allies are concerned that Kyiv is facing a manpower problem rather than lack of weaponry.

Israel appeals against World Court arrest warrant for Netanyahu

The ICC issued the warrant for the PM on suspicion of crimes against humanity and war crimes in Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza.

Trump cabinet picks targeted with bomb threats and ‘swatting’

Acts of intimidation and violence will not deter the US president-elect’s team, a spokeswoman says.

Poor reclamation work in Hong Kong project caused HK$1 billion in extra costs: auditor

Audit Commission says work on Tuen-Mun Chek Lap Kok link was of poor quality from the start, causing delays and blowout in costs.

Will Trump’s return signal stormier waters for Beijing in South China Sea?

Efforts on to assure allies ‘the US is still committed to upholding its role in the Indo-Pacific’ as ‘America first’ Trump waits in wings.