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| By Caroline Gross | Despite adjustments in tariffs, US and Japan trade tensions persist, increasing economic pressures on both nations’ automobile manufacturing sectors and economies.
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May 7, 2025
Voices from Vietnam: Echoes of War at the Remnants Museum
| By Eliana Pisons | In Ho Chi Minh City, the War Remnants Museum offers a powerful, often unseen perspective on the Vietnam War through haunting photos, statistics, and firsthand accounts.
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April 11, 2025
China, Japan, and South Korea Meet In Trilateral Trade Dialogue
| By Clarissa Sung | In a pivotal meeting, trade representatives from China, Japan, and South Korea met to discuss cooperative commerce initiatives to counteract U.S. tariffs amid global economic tensions.
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The Tech Security Balance: Indo-Pacific Responses to China’s Huawei
| By Felipe Dombkowski | The varied responses to Huawei in the Indo-Pacifc region reveal the complex challenges nations face in balancing security and economic priorities amid US-China tensions.
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February 12, 2025
US – Japan Trade: Contentious Issues, Common Concerns
| By Eliana Pisons | President Trump met with Japan Prime Minister Ishiba on February 7th. The meeting was a first step between the two leaders in addressing key bilateral trade and security issues.
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February 11, 2025
China Challenges US Tech Lead With New DeepSeek AI
| By Eliana Pisons | Amid constraints from sanctions and censorship, and accusations of copying OpenAI data, China’s DeepSeek AI is pushing to close the tech gap with US AI leaders.
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Trump’s Tariffs: Targeting Imports But Impacting Americans
| By Eliana Pisons | Trump’s proposed tariffs spark concern as U.S. businesses anticipate higher costs for companies and consumers while yielding questionable domestic benefits.
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November 19, 2024
US and Japan Spotlight Tech and Sustainability At Annual Conference
| By Eliana Pisons | Technology, sustainability, and security experts gathered in Tokyo for the annual US-Japan Council conference, sharing groundbreaking insights and innovations.
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November 18, 2024
Ambition vs. Realities In BRICS Challenge To Dollar Dominance
| By Akhilesh Nalam | As BRICS nations aim to challenge US dollar dominance, the group faces complex economic realities and geopolitical hurdles in their ambitious de-dollarization efforts.