America – soon a middle kingdom President Trump has the ambition of bringing back industry to the United States. He wants to bring it back first of all from China. That’s where once famed outsourcing was directed to. Do you still remember those years? Americans and generally Western entrepreneurs and manufacturers were oh so proud that they had found cheap labour. …
https://gefira.org/en/2025/02/....05/america-soon-a-mi

Thailand Cuts Electricity to Scam Sanctuaries Across Myanmar Border The measures were announced on the eve of PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra's state visit to China, during which she is set to discuss anti-scam efforts with Xi Jinping.
https://thediplomat.com/2025/0....2/thailand-cuts-elec

Indonesia Approves Creation of Second Sovereign Investment Fund The Danantara fund, which will be seeded with at least $61 billion, will be placed under the direct supervision of the president's office.
https://thediplomat.com/2025/0....2/indonesia-approves

Why Cambodia Has Started Distancing Itself From Vietnam Since taking office in 2023, Prime Minister Hun Manet has consistently trod the path laid out by his father – with one notable exception.
https://thediplomat.com/2025/0....2/why-cambodia-has-s

Former Allies BNP, JI Struggle to Find Common Ground in Post-Hasina Bangladesh While the BNP wants elections to be held soon, the Jamaat is in favor of constitutional reforms preceding elections.
https://thediplomat.com/2025/0....2/former-allies-bnp-