Former U.S. President Donald Trump said he “may” meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming Asia trip – a surprise possibility that could revive stalled diplomacy and dramatically reshape tensions across the region
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s public endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sent shockwaves through his inner circle. Aides say they’re unnerved, fearing it could reignite fierce debate over Middle East policy and add fresh controversy to an already combustible election-year politics
US President Donald Trump has hinted he might meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming Asia tour – a possibility that has reignited speculation about stalled nuclear talks and thrown fresh uncertainty over the future of regional diplomacy
Nikkei Asia reports that China now wields decisive leverage over Donald Trump – a seismic shift recalibrating trade, security and diplomacy as Washington and Beijing brace for a renewed strategic showdown
With the Trump‑Xi summit looming, China quietly bolstered the yuan – a tactical move to tamp down trade and currency flare‑ups as both sides maneuver for advantage in tense, high‑stakes talks, the Asia Times reports
Trump’s overtures to North Korea are less a sincere push for denuclearization than a calculated signal to China, South Korea and Japan – designed to reshape regional alliances and test his rivals’ resolve
Donald Trump’s surprise move to scale back US-South Korea military exercises has sent shockwaves through Asia, stoking fears among allies that Washington’s security guarantees could be eroding
Trump is facing fierce criticism after hinting he might offer concessions to North Korea, even as Kim Jong Un steps up his support for Russia’s war in Ukraine – a volatile combination that has sounded alarm bells among U.S. allies across Asia
Former President Trump called for a direct meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskiy to ease tensions in Eastern Europe, Bloomberg reports on The Asia Trade, August 19, 2025.
Trump’s dismissal of key US climate scientists has raised concerns across Asia, where climate data collaboration and research efforts may face setbacks. Regional experts warn of possible impacts on joint environmental initiatives.
Aid on ice: Trump’s freeze of U.S. assistance to the Pacific and Southeast Asia disrupts vital development projects, weakening regional stability and economic growth amid rising geopolitical tensions, the Lowy Institute reports.
Trump-era tariffs are prompting Apple and Nvidia to reconsider their hardware manufacturing strategies in Asia, seeking to minimize costs and supply chain risks amid escalating trade tensions.
Trump’s policies disrupted Southeast Asia’s emergence as a strategic alternative to China, undermining regional alliances and economic partnerships, experts say. The New York Times examines the lasting impact on U.S.-Asia relations.
China is intensifying efforts to attract top scientific talent, a move inadvertently boosted by recent U.S. policies under Trump. Restrictions on Chinese researchers have prompted many to consider opportunities in China.
Former President Trump secured several trade agreements in Asia, boosting short-term economic ties. However, experts warn these deals may undermine long-term regional trust and stability, potentially complicating future diplomacy.
Hong Kong markets led losses in the Asia-Pacific region as investors weighed President Trump’s latest tariff threats. Trade tensions heightened concerns, prompting cautious trading and market declines across the region, CNBC reports.
Asia’s imports of U.S. LNG are set to surge amid rising energy demand, Reuters reports. However, the increase may fall short of former President Trump’s expectations for reshaping global energy trade dynamics.
China’s property sector faces deepening crisis as defaults surge, while the U.S., under Trump, ramps up trade restrictions, intensifying economic tensions between the two powers, Asia Times reports.
Former President Trump is urging allies to reduce economic dependence on China, starting with Vietnam. His push aims to reshape global supply chains and curb China’s influence, raising tensions in Southeast Asia.
The US tariffs under the Trump administration have significantly impacted Asian exporters, including Taiwan and India, disrupting trade flows and prompting economic recalibrations across the region, warns a BBC report.