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[SINGAPORE] The US has slashed its semiconductor imports from South-east Asia, with shipments from Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia plunging over the past year amid a widening crackdown on trade circumvention, based on three-year trade data up to February 2025. Shipments are expected to slump further with the recently unveiled tariffs of up to 3,521 per cent on solar imports, threatening to further squeeze the four South-east Asian countries.The best-case scenario for the Asean countries would be exporting more to the European Union as Europe builds up its technology ecosystem. They could also increase flows to China as demand for…
A security guard stands near a sculpture of the Chinese Communist Party flag at the Museum of the Communist Party of China in Beijing. Photograph: Ng Han Guan/AP Following recent revelations of the China Targets project – an investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) involving 42 media partners, including The Irish Times – of Chinese party-state interference activities in Ireland, the discreet, highly impactful influence activities of the party state with regard to Irish citizens also deserve attention. At the core of party-state influencing is the Chinese Communist Party’s United Front Work Department (UFWD). This is a…
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Thousands of people took the new California bar exam in February, ready to the join the ranks of the state’s 195,000 lawyers.But a series of missteps by the institution responsible for licensing lawyers has thrown thousands of nascent legal careers into a frustrating limbo.First, there was the faulty testing software used during the exam. Test takers had trouble logging in. The software often crashed or was missing critical functions like copy and paste, leaving many unable to complete the exam. The organization that administers the test, the State Bar of California, had to offer adjustments of test-takers’ scores and other…
[SHANGHAI] China has created a list of US-made products that would be exempted from its 125 per cent tariffs and is quietly notifying companies about the policy, two sources familiar with the matter said, as Beijing seeks to ease the impact of its trade war with Washington.China has already granted tariff exemptions on select products including select pharmaceuticals, microchips and aircraft engines and was asking firms to identify critical goods they need levy-free, Reuters reported on Friday (Apr 25). However, the existence of a so-called “whitelist” had not been previously reported.The quiet approach allows Beijing, which has repeatedly said it…
London, March , 2025 — As the cryptocurrency market heats up in 2025, demand for high-yield investments continues to surge. Cloud mining, a low-barrier and convenient investment option, is gaining traction among users. STG Energy, a leading cloud mining platform based in London, has been providing simple, secure, and profitable mining services since 2017. With diverse plans, sustainable operations, and innovative rewards, STG Energy empowers users to earn passive income from top cryptocurrencies seamlessly. About STG Energy: A Trusted Cloud Mining Leader STG Energy, is headquartered at UK. Since its inception in 2017, the company has focused on building a…
A slurry of snow and sleet was battering the Nevada Firearms Academy and Range, a rugged expanse of dry soil and sagebrush about 25 miles outside downtown Reno. It’s rarely so cold in this part of the high desert basin — hovering in the high 30s just past dawn on a Saturday morning — and it almost never snows in April. But for the roughly 200 men and women arriving for the weekend’s Tactical Games, the inhospitable weather only added to the experience.A brawny man decked out in camo fatigues and body armor laughed as he wiped mud from his…
The Foundation of Your Musculoskeletal System If you’ve ever winced going down stairs, felt that telltale morning stiffness, or worried about thinning bones, you’re likely experiencing what I see in my practice every day – the effects of declining collagen. I often tell my patients that collagen is literally the “glue” that holds us together – in fact, the word “collagen” comes from the Greek word “kólla” meaning glue. It’s the most abundant protein in your body, accounting for about 30% of your total protein content, and it’s absolutely crucial for maintaining the integrity of your joints, bones, and connective…
New York Mets’ Tyrone Taylor made an incredible diving catch vs. Arizona Diamondbacks.
In the opening chapter of this new term, President Trump has moved with almost messianic fervor to transform America from top to bottom and exact retribution against enemies at the same time. Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent of The New York Times, surveys Mr. Trump’s first 100 days.