President Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU President Donald Trump has threatened to place a 200% tariff on all alcohol from the European Union. WASHINGTON – To some people, President Donald Trump is shaking things up. To others, he is sowing an unusual amount of chaos and confusion in a world that has…
Trump looking at tariffs on semiconductors, drugs, steel US President Donald Trump said he is considering potential tariffs on semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and steel at the House Republican Conference at Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida. Bloomberg As President Donald Trump on Thursday contemplated extending a global trade war to imports from Europe, the health-care industry…
Government shutdown averted: Senate advances funding bill Democrats helped the Senate advance the GOP spending bill with a vote of 62-38. U.S. stocks ended the day higher, with the blue-chip Dow clawing back 675 points, on optimism the government will stay open. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he wouldn’t block a Republican government funding bill,…
A Must-Visit Destination in Hong Kong for a Food Innovation Journey HONG KONG, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 5 March marks the 115th birthday of Momofuku Ando, the visionary inventor of instant noodles and founder of Nissin Foods! To honour his revolutionary contributions to global food culture, CUPNOODLES MUSEUM Hong Kong (the “Museum”) is kicking…
Recession fears persist amid inflation and trade wars President Donald Trump did not rule out the possibility of a recession in a recent Fox News interview, amid his administration’s continuing trade war. The “R” word, recession, suddenly has become a hot topic, as more Americans wonder if tariffs and other pressures might push the economy…
Hello! 🙋🏼♀️ I’m Nicole Fallert, and welcome to Tuesday’s Daily Briefing. Don’t fear the worm moon. In today’s news: American stocks take a major tumble The American stock market had its worst day of the year on Monday, when the tech-heavy Nasdaq and broad S&P 500 posted their biggest one-day drop since September 2022. Why? Investors…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 March 2025 – The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, continues its mission to promote Thailand’s entertainment industry in alignment with the government’s soft power strategy and economic growth policies. As part of these efforts, Thailand is positioning itself as a regional film…
What we know now about the Trump agenda and if it can be slowed down It has delighted supporters and alarmed opposition, but can the Trump agenda overcome Congress and legal challenges? Here is what we know now. The Department of Veterans Affairs will begin mass layoffs at the politically sensitive agency as early as…
Community mourns Indigenous teen Emily Pike, found dead in Arizona Emily Pike, 14, was found dead near Globe. Leaked details about the condition of her body has sparked outcry around the nation. The Republic Hundreds gathered at a candlelight vigil to remember and honor 14-year-old Emily Pike, who was found dead weeks after going missing…
Trump order establishes US Bitcoin reserve President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to establish a “strategic Bitcoin reserve” and is hosting a “crypto summit” at the White House. Fox – LA More presidential approval rating polls have been released, showing how President Donald Trump is faring in the court of public opinion. The latest…