SOUTH-east Asia is bracing for impact as US President Donald Trump’s dreaded tariffs make a comeback. But this time, the region is better prepared – armed with stronger trade ties and broader economic alliances to shield itself from a full-blown fallout.

The US-Asean Business Council says US companies are still eager to explore opportunities in Southeast Asia as they recognise the region’s immense growth potential.

While Hegseth fumbled in responding to questions from Sen. Tammy Duckworth, who was born in Bangkok and injured in combat while serving in the U.S. military, regional leaders have expressed optimism about U.S. engagement under Trump’s leadership.

Like it or not, the planet anxiously awaits how the second presidency of Donald Trump will ... by the people of the region. Trump’s return to power puts both ASEAN and the EU in a similar ...

Recent senate hearings to confirm Donald Trump’s cabinet picks brought into sharp contrast the candidate for US secretary of defence, Pete Hegseth, and the secretary of state, Marco Rubio. Tammy Duckworth,

Donald Trump did not nominate Pete Hegseth as defence secretary for his knowledge of global affairs, but the lapse highlights two concerns for Southeast Asian countries, says RSIS’ Kevin Chen.

US foreign policy has undergone a dramatic shift, making Asean unity and strategic diplomacy more critical than ever.

At worst, Indonesia will be a “middle of the pack” partner for Trump 2.0, with defence and security ties neither significantly improving or degrading.

There has been considerable hype around Malaysia taking over the chairmanship of Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN this year, with pundits focusing on the leadership and vision of Anwar Ibrahim, the country’s prime minister.

( MENAFN - Asia Times) With the imminent return of Donald trump to the White House and intensifying superpower rivalry in the Indo-Pacific, the year ahead will be crucial for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its place in the global security spotlight.

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US President Donald Trump could impose tariffs on Malaysian goods or that of Malaysia’s key trading partners, says UOB’s Julia Goh.