The varying levels of US tariffs could see investors move away from the likes of Vietnam and Cambodia and turn to countries like Singapore and Philippines, economists told CNA.

The Chinese leader will visit Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia at a time of great uncertainty about the course of U.S. policy toward the region.

The tough words came after Taiwan President Lai Ching-te labelled China a “foreign hostile force” for the first time. Read more at straitstimes.com.

MOSCOW: China is ready to play a "constructive role" in ending the conflict in Ukraine but will back Russia to defend its "interests", top diplomat Wang Yi told Russian state media in an interview published on Tuesday (Apr 1).

Now is the time for Beijing to show 'geopolitical magnamity' on tough issues like the South China Sea, Malaysian global affairs expert says Beijing can capitalise on the uncertainty coming from Washington to woo Southeast Asia by showing "geopolitical magnanimity" on tough issues including the South China Sea,

Allies and adversaries alike were reeling from Trump’s tariff blitz, with some signaling they were ready to retaliate, while others were still hoping for talks.