China’s Xi seeks stronger Vietnam trade ties at start of SE Asia tour
Xi will also stop in Malaysia and Cambodia on trip shadowed by uncertainty over U.S. tariffs.
Vigil, prayer and protest demand probe into death of Tibetan Buddhist leader
Tibetan activists scuffle with police at the Chinese embassy in New Delhi, devotees held vigil in Dharamsala
Despite tariff reprieve, Southeast Asian nations still on an economic knife edge
An expert warned Vietnam’s economy will slump if a threatened 46% U.S. tariff is implemented.
China’s Xi hikes US tariffs, seeks to bolster relations with Southeast Asian nations
The Chinese leader will visit Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia next week.
Sri Lankan police pull plug on Vietnamese monk’s tour until he changes visa
Monk Thich Minh Tue is running into more difficulties on his attempt to hike to the home of Buddhism.
China detains Tibetans for sharing photos of late Buddhist leader
Officials place monastery of Tulku Hungkar Dorje under strict surveillance, forbid public memorials.
Itinerant Vietnamese monk meets opposition in Sri Lanka - from a fellow monk
Thich Minh Tue is labeled a ‘fake’ monk but locals come to his defense on latest leg of his pan-Asian hike.
Vietnam to slash provinces as top leader To Lam seeks to consolidate power
Lam ally to oversee appointment of new provincial leaders ahead of party congress in January.
Vietnam, US to start trade talks as Trump eases tariffs for 90 days
The announcement follows Vietnam’s offer to cut tariffs on US imports to zero.
Vietnam, US to start trade talks as Trump eases tariffs for 90 days
The announcement follows Vietnam’s offer to cut tariffs on US imports to zero.
Asian nations fear pain from US tariffs, seek ways to placate Trump
Developing Southeast Asian nations are among the hardest hit by the tariffs affecting almost every country.
