HONG KONG] Asian stocks sank on Monday (Jun 2) after US President Donald Trump last week lobbed a fresh trade missile by doubling tariffs on steel and aluminium and accused China of violating last month’s agreement to slash tit-for-tat levies.

Defense officials from Europe and Southeast Asia called for stronger collaboration to protect the global network of subsea cables as concerns grow over threats to this vital infrastructure.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will attend the Shangri-La Dialogue, tasked with reassuring regional defense officials that the U.S. remains a reliable partner.

China issued a blistering response after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said "the threat China poses is real."

Get ready to step into a world where dinosaurs roam once again! Jurassic World: The Experience is making its thrilling Asian debut in Singapore on May 29, 2025, at the iconic Gardens by the Bay. This immersive attraction,

India's diesel exports to Southeast Asia for May are expected to be the highest in at least four years, according to shiptrackers and three trade sources, as traders eyed higher profits in Asia and as higher freight costs deterred shipments to Europe.

After US military allies in Europe were torched by Vice President JD Vance in March over military spending, free speech and the war in Ukraine, America’s partners in Asia warily awaited Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s arrival at a security conference in Singapore.