Stocks Fall Further on Trump’s Latest Tariff Talk

On March 12, 2025, global markets experienced a rollercoaster ride due to shifting narratives around tariff measures and deteriorating trade relations, highlighted by President Trump's threat to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. This led to a market selloff, with US indices sliding and European markets reflecting unease. Despite this, Chinese markets rose as investors bet on Beijing's ability to cushion the impact. Additionally, a significant development was the US government's bold step into...

The Dalai Lama declared that his successor would be born in the "free world" outside China, prompting Beijing to assert control over the selection process in Tibetan Buddhism. China's occupation of Tibet since 1950 has led to tension and resistance, with the Dalai Lama fleeing to India in 1959. Despite China's claims, the Dalai Lama vows that any successor chosen by China will not be respected and continues to advocate for Tibetan rights amid accusations...

Former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport and flown to The Hague at the request of the International Criminal Court for his deadly “war on drugs” campaign. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed Duterte's transfer to face charges of crimes against humanity related to the drug war, marking a significant milestone for the ICC as the first Asian leader to be tried, demonstrating its commitment to pursuing justice globally. The...

President Trump expressed support for labeling protesters as domestic terrorists and praised Elon Musk for doubling Tesla's vehicle output in the US within two years. Musk announced plans to produce self-driving "cyber-cab" vehicles in Texas next year. Trump declared on Truth Social that he would buy a Tesla to show support for Musk, calling him a "truly great American," despite Musk's unpopularity among ordinary Americans. Full Article

Audrey Michelin, Senior Director of Account Management APAC at OpenX Australia, has a diverse background in media roles, from Ad Ops at ARN to leading digital product teams at MCN. In her current role, she drives double-digit revenue growth in ANZ and Asia, implements process improvements, and fosters diversity through industry contributions like The Women in Programmatic Network. Known for her leadership style and commitment to mentoring, Michelin also holds a national record in deadlifting...

Standard Chartered and Chong Hing Bank are not accepting mortgage requests from potential homebuyers at the Le Mont residential project in Tai Po, according to property agents. While Standard Chartered declined to comment, Chong Hing Bank stated that they evaluate mortgage loan applications based on the property's value, quality, and the applicant's repayment ability. This decision by the banks is a setback for China Vanke, the developer of the project, as they face significant debt...