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US reciprocal tariffs: Asian markets trade lower, Japan leads losses

New Delhi, April 3: Led by Japan, Asian markets opened lower on Thursday, after US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on several countries -- with 34 per cent tariffs being levied on China, 46 per cent on Vietnam, 26 per cent on India, 26 per cent on South Korea and 24 per cent on Japanese goods.

SAO building collapse: Thailand intensifies probe against Chinese firm

Bangkok, April 2: The Thailand government has intensified its investigation into other construction projects associated with the Chinese contractor of the State Audit Office's (SAO) under-construction building, which collapsed in Bangkok during the devastating earthquake, local media reported.

Dragon-Elephant duet: Xi Jinping's congratulatory message to Prez Murmu on 75th anniv of India-China ties

Beijing, April 1: Chinese President Xi Jinping in his congratulatory message to President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday, which marked the 75th anniversary of establishment of bilateral relatins, said that China and India should work more closely together. He said that the relationship between China and India should "realize a cooperative pas de deux of the dragon and the elephant, which completely serves the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples."

China scoops up every advantage from Trump's chaotic tendencies

Hong Kong, April 1: "Going with China is going with opportunities. Believing in China is believing in tomorrow. Investing in China is investing in the future," Chairman Xi Jinping told a group of more than 40 foreign business executives in a meeting in Beijing on March 28, 2025.

Northeast integral part of India...: Former Indian envoy slams shocking remarks by Muhammad Yunus

New Delhi, April 1: Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, has strongly condemned the statement made by Bangladesh's Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, claiming that Bangladesh is the "only guardian" of the Indian Ocean for the region, as the seven northeastern Indian states are "landlocked." Sikri called Yunus' comments "shocking" and emphasised that the Northeast is an integral part of India.

China-Bangladesh relations: A new path or new worry? (IANS Analysis)

New Delhi, March 31: Chief advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, Muhammad Yunus was recently on a four-day official visit to China, the first bilateral engagement since assuming power. The Press Secretary of the Chief advisor termed this “the most important visit” by a Bangladesh leader over last five decades, denoting the significance of this visit for Dhaka. Post Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh is noted for its strikingly different approach when it comes to neighbourhood relations. Its engagements with China, however, have been akin to the previous (fallen) government.

Taiwan rejects Bangladesh-China joint statement, reaffirms its 'sovereignty'

Taipei, March 31: Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected the joint statement issued by China and Bangladesh after the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus. The statement upheld the "one-China principle" and claimed that Taiwan is an "inalienable part of China."

Indian classical music recital in China's Shanghai draws crowds

Shanghai, March 30: A classical music recital in Shanghai featuring Grammy-winning flautist Rakesh Chaurasia and sitarist Purbayan Chatterjee drew in a "full house audience," which the Indian Embassy said was the "largest ever" for an Indian cultural recital that China's most populous city has seen.

US boosts Indo-Pacific presence amid rising tensions with China

Manila, March 28: The US military is "posturing forward" in the Indo-Pacific area, including the Philippines, to reinforce deterrence amid rising regional tensions due to Beijing's assertiveness in the South China Sea (SCS), stated the Pentagon chief on Wednesday, as reported by Inquirer.net.

Global expansion of China's data-driven authoritarianism

New Delhi: As technological advancements become increasingly pervasive in all aspects of life, concerns regarding the ethics of new-age digital ecosystems gain acute significance. On the one hand, the deployment of data-driven technologies into governance has led to path-breaking advantages in terms of efficiency, reduction of time and energy, inclusivity, and exceptional smoothness of operations.