Tensions

Taiwan tensions flare after debate over wording in Trump’s China visit Debate over whether the U.S. “opposes Taiwan independence” after President Trump’s China trip deepens Taiwan tensions and prompts calls …

To Lam at the Shangri-La Dialogue Frames Hanoi’s Response to Rising Geopolitical Tensions Vietnamese President To Lam used his keynote at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 29, 2026, …

To Lam at Shangri-La Dialogue Signals Vietnam’s Strategy for Rising Geopolitical Tensions Vietnamese President To Lam at the Shangri-La Dialogue outlined Hanoi’s approach to rising geopolitical tensions on May 29, …

Toyota cuts overseas production by about 83,000 units amid Middle East disruptions Toyota cuts overseas production by about 83,000 units from June to November as Middle East instability disrupts shipping …

Vietnam Moves to Acquire BrahMos Cruise Missile from India amid South China Sea Tensions Vietnam appears set to buy the BrahMos cruise missile from India as Beijing’s assertiveness in the …

Hengyi Petrochemical to build “world’s largest” coal-to-chemicals plant as oil supply worries grow Hengyi Petrochemical says it will build the world’s largest coal-to-chemicals plant to secure supply, citing national security …

Nikkei 225 Falls for Third Straight Day as Bond Yields Rise and Middle East Tensions Spur Risk-Off Sentiment Japan’s Nikkei 225 plunged on Monday, extending a three-day slide as a …

U.S.-China summit produces conciliatory rhetoric but leaves Taiwan and Iran energy issues unresolved U.S.-China summit in Beijing: Trump and Xi pledged cooperation while key disputes—Taiwan, arms sales, and Iran-linked energy …

PTT Profit Climbs 10% in January–March Quarter on Higher Oil and Petrochemical Prices Thailand’s PTT profit rose 10% in the January–March quarter as crude and petrochemical price gains and stronger …