Trump, Japan’s Takaichi discuss China in meeting ahead of Xi’s US trip
They agreed to closely coordinate on China-related economic and security issues.
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China’s Xi unlikely to bring CEOs to summit where Trump is seeking deals, says US official
Trump is preparing to host Xi in Washington, with talks set for Sept 24 and a lavish state dinner.
As Trump and Xi talk, China surges ahead with its AI ambitions
The BBC visits Inner Mongolia, where Beijing's AI infrastructure is progressing at "China speed", says one worker.
New rules to protect tech secrets could strand Taiwanese visitors in China
Analysts said the launch of new exit regulations reflects intensifying AI rivalry with Washington.
IN FOCUS: 'I cannot go back' - Myanmar refugees fear repatriation as country gets cosier with Malaysia, Thailand
Thailand and Malaysia have been a safe haven for hundreds of thousands of Myanmar nationals fleeing conflict, but recent developments have stoked worries among the refugees.
Commentary: Jollibee shouldn’t rush its global IPO
The fast-food powerhouse from the Philippines has effectively become two businesses, says Juliana Liu for Bloomberg Opinion.
Rodeo shows, a ‘$2.5 trillion photo’ and gaffes: A history of Chinese leaders’ visits to the US
Chinese President Xi Jinping is on his first state visit to the United States in over a decade.
Pfizer's Bourla among tech, bank CEOs set for Trump's state dinner for Xi
NEW YORK, Sept 22 - Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla plans to join a lineup of corporate titans on Thursday at US President Donald Trump's state dinner at the White House for Chinese President Xi Jinping, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka hands 220-year jail terms to 15 convicted of 2019 Easter bombings
The Easter Sunday attacks killed 279 people.
France agreed to open talks on Latvia joining nuclear deterrence initiative, Latvian leader says
BRUSSELS, Sept 22 - Latvia's Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said on Tuesday that French President Emmanuel Macron had agreed to start talks with his country about joining a French nuclear deterrence initiative and that France has committed to boosting its presence in Latvia.
China names new top official for Tibet in regional reshuffle
The reshuffle announced on Sept 22 saw three new party secretaries appointed.
EU renews Russia sanctions, drops Russian billionaires Usmanov and Fridman
BRUSSELS, Sept 22 - EU envoys agreed to drop two billionaires from its Russian sanctions list and to roll over the remaining 3,000 individuals and entities for three years after Latvia dropped its veto, EU diplomats said on Tuesday.
Residents say Philippines’ Pax Silica Hub will force them off their ancestral land
Philippine government says the effect on the mountain-dwelling indigenous Aeta people will be minimal.
Sri Lanka court convicts 15 men over deadly Easter Sunday bombings
Three churches and three luxury hotels were targeted in the 2019 attacks which killed 270.
Indonesia Parliament passes law aimed at resolving land conflicts
The law “answers the roots of agrarian inequality that has not been resolved completely”, says one MP.
Busan seeks ways to return stranded shark back to sea
The shark was first spotted on Sept 18 in an artificial waterway at North Port Waterfront Park.
Thailand moves to rein in cannabis industry, accelerates reversal of decriminalisation policy
Existing rules require prescriptions for purchases and limit sales to licensed medical facilities.
Respiratory problems climb past 170,000 cases in haze-hit Indonesia
More than 40,000 of the recorded respiratory cases affected toddlers.
Taiwan minister says he was not 'belittled' on rare trip to China
TAOYUAN, Taiwan, Sept 22 - A Taiwanese minister returned from a rare trip by a senior official to China on Tuesday, saying he was well-treated and not \"belittled\" while attending a regional APEC meeting though still happy to be home.
Third earthquake strikes Johor’s Batu Pahat since June, no tsunami threat
The weak 4.4-magnitude quake struck about 27km south-west of Batu Pahat.
Pakistan’s US opening looks well beyond the next crisis
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to meet Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on September 22, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Trade, investment, counterterrorism and regional diplomacy are likely to feature, alongside Pakistan’s efforts
As China tightens its ‘gutter oil’ green fuel processes, where does Singapore fit in the equation?
Proposed digital tracking standards aim to eliminate irregularities as China raises sustainable jet fuel production.
China curbs drug precursor exports ahead of Xi’s US visit
China is the primary origin of precursor chemicals used to make fentanyl, a highly potent opioid.
DeepSeek to brief UN Security Council on AI this week, sources say
The 15-member Security Council is set to meet on Sept 23 to discuss AI and international security.
Anthropic, OpenAI call for Australia to relax ban on training of AI models
Countries around the world are aiming to regulate the explosion of AI while courting investment.
China neutralizes yuan tensions ahead of Trump-Xi talks
TOKYO – If US President Donald Trump plans to make a big issue of the yuan on Thursday, Xi Jinping’s team just complicated things for the White House. The yuan started the week at its strongest level since July 2022. The People’s Bank of China is guiding the currency of the
China says it opposes ‘illegal’ US sanctions on Iranian airlines
Beijing is a top economic partner and diplomatic backer of Iran.
Melaka state assembly to be dissolved on Sep 23, paving way for election within 60 days: Chief Minister
Barisan Nasional controls the Melaka state government and will be looking to build on its recent victories in Negeri Sembilan and Johor. Who it partners or whether it goes solo will be closely watched, say analysts.
Cambodia’s anti-scam summit can’t whitewash its own record
This week, Cambodia welcomes foreign diplomats, law-enforcement officials and financial regulators to Phnom Penh for the “International Conference on Combating Online Scams.” Prime Minister Hun Manet’s administration is presenting the gathering as proof that it is ready to
Cambodia showcases scams crackdown with global conference
Phnom Penh began a high-profile crackdown in 2025 under pressure from its key ally China.
Bangladesh’s new cyberlaw rebrands the same old censorship
Bangladesh has spent years trying to find the perfect name for a law governing what people say on the internet. It has had the Information and Communication Technology Act, the Digital Security Act, the Cyber Security Act, the Cyber Protection Ordinance and now the Cyber
Missing F-35 fighter parts ‘not sensitive’, says Australia minister
Lockheed Martin was responsible for managing the F-35 global supply chain.
South Korea court cuts ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee’s prison term to five years, Yonhap says
Kim was found guilty by a lower court in June of accepting luxury items in exchange for political favours.
New Zealand must avoid crisis missteps, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says
He warned that rhetorical gestures may bring heavy economic costs for the small, trade-dependent country.
Philippine bus lines press Marcos for fare hike as fuel prices soar
The cost of diesel has effectively doubled since the start of the US-Iran war in February.
Takaichi scrambles to reach Trump before he sees Xi
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is heading into an unusually consequential meeting with Donald Trump. The two are expected to meet in New York on September 22, just two days before Trump is due to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington. The timing matters: Tokyo
Melaka state assembly to be dissolved on Sept 23: Malaysian media
The current 28-seat state assembly’s term was due to expire on Dec 27.
Six-year-old Chinese girl sets world record with Rubik’s Cube
Lian Yunzhi posted averages of 4.52 and 4.27 seconds, after solving the Rubik’s Cube five times.
Explainer-Why is Taiwan such an important issue for China?
Sept 22 - Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to call for the US to halt arms sales to Taiwan when he meets President Donald Trump in Washington this week.
China's Xi expected to press Trump to halt Taiwan arms sales under 1982 agreement, sources say
WASHINGTON, Sept 22 - China's Xi Jinping is expected to press US President Donald Trump to halt Taiwan arms sales under a 1982 joint statement during a visit to Washington this week, which he could do at the US National Archives, sources briefed on the matter said.
Three Ts will dominate Trump-Xi summit
When Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping last sat down in May 2026, talk was centered on three Ts: trade, technology and Taiwan. The latest summit, due to begin in the United States on Sept. 24, looks set to focus on the same set of issues again. The main difference will be
Indonesia forecasts delayed wet season, farmers brace themselves for impact
The rainy season is estimated to arrive in early November for most parts of Indonesia.
Indonesian V-P’s education record under fresh scrutiny in court; petitioners want him removed
The case centres on whether he had met the education requirements to contest the 2024 election.
Bilateral EU free trade deals can pave way for broader ASEAN-EU pact: DPM Gan
An ad hoc group will be set up to consider new members for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
Mount Fuji sunrise rush still causes dangerous crowding near summit despite new climbing rules
Climbers were so close together that they could have touched one another simply by reaching out.
Bound by reality: forging an American strategy for China
This article first appeared on Pacific Forum and is republished with kind permission. Read the original here. The US-China relationship stands at a perilous threshold, defined by military friction, accelerating technological competition, and shrinking margins for
Sydney policeman says he acted in self-defence in double murder trial
Beau Lamarre-Condon says his ex-partner and his new boyfriend were accidentally shot in separate struggles.
