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As trade disputes loom over this week’s meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, proposals for a “Board of Trade” and a separate “Board of Investment” may be on the table.   

12/05/2026

Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'on life support' as hopes for a deal fade

"I would call it the weakest right now, after reading that piece of garbage they sent us. I didn't even finish reading it," US President Donald Trump said after Iran’s response to Washington’s peace proposal.  

12/05/2026

Middle East conflict forces Southeast Asia’s pivot to travellers from the region, but gaps remain

Countries like Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand are recalibrating their tourism strategies, while tour operators have ramped up intra-Asia offerings as airspace restrictions and rising costs weaken long-haul demand.

12/05/2026
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