Facing the disorder in Trump’s order

United front: Effective negotiation with the US is the top priority but Asean regional solidarity is also essential. — Reuters

IT’S a short relief as US President Donald Trump pressed the pause button on his sweeping tariffs, but as the world knows by now, he is totally unpredictable.

We never know what’s coming and the 90-day reprieve Trump has announced will only help give us some breathing room to navigate the next storm.

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Facing the disorder in Trump’s order

13 April 2025

United front: Effective negotiation with the US is the top priority but Asean regional solidarity is also essential. — Reuters IT’S a short relief as US President Donald Trump pressed the pause button on his sweeping tariffs, but as the […] Continue Reading

To visit the South Pole, head to the “End Of The World” first

03 February 2024

An adult penguin looking after its chicks at Jougla Point in Antarctica. — Polar Latitudes Just the thought of eventually seeing it sent a tingle down my spine. The point was not lost on me that I was about to […] Continue Reading

Taking inspiration from CEOs key for companies

31 March 2025

THERE is nothing worse than a company that has to keep changing its chief executive officer (CEO). It simply means the CEO has failed to deliver or has not been able to meet the expectations of the board. Either way, […] Continue Reading

New book explores pioneering nuns’ journey in founding missionary schools

02 March 2025

In a new book, author Chen writes that despite the hardships of WWII, the surviving nuns remained resilient, and their schools soon thrived once more. Photo: Handout Convent Light Street in Penang will always be special for me. It remains […] Continue Reading

Keeping The Groove with Frances Yip

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Magical, Mystical Morocco

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