United States

US Significantly Boosts Military Funding for SE Asia

The United States has announced a major increase in U.S. funding for military education and training programs in Southeast Asia.

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7 years ago

September 3, 2013

Desk Voice of America

The United States has announced a major increase in U.S. funding for military education and training programs in Southeast Asia.

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel made the announcement Sunday during a speech at the Malaysian Institute of Defense and Security in Kuala Lumpur. He said the latest Pentagon budget includes $90 million for the programs, an increase of more than 50 percent compared to four years ago.

The decision comes as Washington is shifting its strategic focus increasingly …

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US Significantly Boosts Military Funding for SE Asia

China

Will Biden’s America change course on China and trade?

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2 weeks ago

February 16, 2021

Charles Hankla

US President Joe Biden’s administration must figure out how to pick up the pieces of former president Donald Trump’s controversial trade policy, especially as it relates to China.

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United States

What Does a Biden Presidency Mean for Southeast Asia?

Southeast Asian governments have generally not been very impressed by the Trump administration’s lack of commitment.

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4 months ago

November 8, 2020

Olivier Languepin

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Trade

US cuts GSP trade benefits for Thailand

The US Trade Representative (USTR) announced that Washington will eliminate some tariff benefits for Thailand, saying the country has failed to allow imports of pork from US producers.

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4 months ago

November 3, 2020

Olivier Languepin

UTCC: Thai export sector to be affected by US-China trade war

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