Southeast Asia Looks for Clarity From U.S. on ‘Rules of Origin’

Thailand, Vietnam and other countries in the region face much higher tariffs on exports with Chinese-made components. But questions remain on how the U.S. defines a locally made product.

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Philippine Senate Shelves Impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte

The Senate set aside the trial of Sara Duterte, a rival of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. She and her party won more seats than expected in midterm elections in May.

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With New 40% Tariff, Trump Takes Aim at U.S. Dependence on China’s Factories

President Trump’s executive order carved out a special tariff on goods shipped indirectly to the United States by way of other countries.

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Cambodia Agrees to a Reduced Tariff and Breathes a Sigh of Relief

Initially 49%, it was lowered to 19%, easing worries of a damaging hit to the country’s garment and footwear production industries.

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Thai-Cambodian Conflict Tears at Remnants of a Once-Proud Empire

People on both sides of the border share a cultural heritage much older than modern nation-states, dating back to the ancient Khmer civilization.

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Spat Between Thai and Cambodian Leaders Fuels Deadly Border War

A personal feud between two of Southeast Asia’s political titans is inflaming the worst violence on the border in more than a decade.

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Rubio and Chinese Diplomat Vie for Influence in Asia Over Trump’s Tariffs

Marco Rubio wants to bolster ties with Asia to counter China’s sway, but President Trump’s tariff threats have nations asking why they should align with Washington.

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Rare Earths Mining in Myanmar Is Polluting Thailand’s Kok River

Unregulated activity led by Chinese enterprises in conflict-ravaged Myanmar is creating an environmental calamity in neighboring Thailand.

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China Is Unleashing a New Export Shock on the World

As President Trump’s tariffs close off the U.S. market, Chinese goods are flooding countries from Southeast Asia to Europe to Latin America.

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Hegseth, at Security Forum, Vows to Strengthen America’s Asian Alliances

In a world rattled by President Trump’s tariffs and his scorn for Western allies, the defense secretary struck a rare note of continuity on security partnerships.

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