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CNA Correspondent - The Shangri-La Dialogue: Speed dating for defence officials

Tensions, absences and quiet chats at Asia’s premier security summit. The US sent Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but China left its defence minister at home for this year’s summit.

CNA’s Olivia Siong and Leong Wai Kit tell Arnold Gay whether Dong Jun’s absence affected Beijing’s messaging and why the summit is similar to speed dating, with defence officials meeting and mingling to seal alliances and agreements.

Teresa Tang

Teresa Tang

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CNA Correspondent - From bullets to ballots, former rebels learn to govern in southern Philippines

A peace deal has been in place between the Philippine government and the militant group, MILF, for more than a decade. But violence remains and threatens to hinder the region's first-ever democratic elections set for later this year. CNA's Buena Bernal speaks to Teresa Tang in this episode.

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CNA Correspondent - Trump tariffs: The global impact of 'Liberation Day'

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a raft of "reciprocal" tariffs on imports into his nation, setting the stage for a full-blown trade war. Allies and adversaries alike are being hit with double-digit levies, sparking criticism and threats of retaliation around the world. Arnold Gay and Elizabeth Neo explain how the tariffs work and sort through a range of reactions.

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