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Southeast Asia in Focus: Natural Disasters, Economic Priorities and Regional Security Challenges Shape Agenda

Southeast Asia confronts multiple crises this week: Indonesia's earthquake death toll climbs to 75, while Laos charts clean energy transition, Myanmar-Thailand strengthen military ties, and Singapore-India explore semiconductor cooperation amid regional security concerns.

By Aisyah Razak · 21 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia to Pursue Further Talks with US Over 10% Tariff, Says PM Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged that Malaysia will maintain diplomatic engagement with the United States to resolve disputes over a recently implemented 10 per cent tariff affecting Malaysian exports.

By Rajesh Kumar · 24 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Brazil Challenges US Tariffs at WTO, Denounces Forced Labour Pretext

Brazil has rejected a 12.5 per cent US tariff on its exports, characterising the decision as arbitrary and protectionist. Brasília will invoke its Reciprocity Law and escalate the dispute to the WTO.

By Aisyah Razak · 24 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Southeast Asia in Focus: Natural Disasters, Economic Priorities and Regional Security Challenges Shape Agenda

Malaysia to Pursue Further Talks with US Over 10% Tariff, Says PM Anwar

Brazil Challenges US Tariffs at WTO, Denounces Forced Labour Pretext

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