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21 hours ago | asianews.network | Zhang Yunbi

April 24, 2025BEIJING – Beijing warned Washington on Wednesday that pursuing a deal with China while constantly exerting extreme pressure “is not the right way to deal with the Chinese side, and it will not work”. Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun made the comment at a regular news conference in Beijing when responding to US President Donald Trump’s latest comments on tariff levies on China and the potential agreement he anticipated between the two countries.

1 week ago | asianews.network | Junaid Ibrahim

April 17, 2025KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is adopting a pragmatic approach to addressing uncertain global trade conditions, particularly concerning two economic giants, the US and China, says Anwar Ibrahim. He said that although it is undeniable that the recent moves by the US to increase tariffs on some countries could potentially have negative impacts, Malaysia would continue to strive alongside its Asean member states.

1 week ago | asianews.network | Lala Singian

April 16, 2025MANILA – Last night, I begged my mom if we could watch something non-religious, and she replied with a flat-out no. “It’s Holy Week!” she said. Since Palm Sunday, it’s been nothing but holy movies in our home. So much of the Christian faith has always been easier for me to grasp through visuals—either films, paintings, or shows.

1 week ago | asianews.network | Walter Sim

April 16, 2025TOKYO – A Japanese high school began offering a metaverse programme in 2024, allowing students to attend classes by donning a virtual reality (VR) headset. Yushi International High School, in south-west Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture, is pushing the boundaries of education in its three-year high school diploma programme, where students first get to know one another by their avatars and nicknames.

1 week ago | asianews.network | Vanessa Paige Chelvan |Gabrielle Chan

April 16, 2025SINGAPORE – A new law banning fake or digitally altered online material that misrepresents candidates will be in place for the first time this general election, said the Elections Department (ELD) on April 15. Announcing campaign guidelines on April 15, ELD said the rules related to online campaigning would protect prospective candidates who have paid their election deposit and consented to their candidature being made public.