[ VT September 25, 2025, Philadelphia] Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah) delivered a keynote speech at Perry World House, University of Pennsylvania, […]
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Coverage of international affairs, diplomacy, trade, research and cultural exchange connecting the United States with countries across Asia and the wider world. We follow how these developments reach public institutions and communities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.
Chinese Consulate General in New York to Launch Online Visa Application System
[VT New York, Sept. 19, 2025] The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in New York announced today that it will officially launch […]
ICE Leads Major Multi-Agency Raid in Georgia, 475 Workers Detained for Visa Violations
[VT September 8, 2025] The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in coordination with multiple federal law enforcement agencies, carried out a large-scale raid on […]
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung Visits Philadelphia, Announces $5 Billion Investment to Upgrade Hanwha Philly Shipyard
[VT Philadelphia | August 26, 2025] South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Pennsylvania to attend the naming ceremony of the […]
Singapore Marks 60th National Day with Grand Celebrations at Padang and Marina Bay
[VT – SINGAPORE I August 9, 2025] Singapore celebrated its 60th year of independence with the theme “Majulah Singapura” (Onward Singapore) in a historic National Day […]
Lee Jae-myung Sworn in as South Korean President, Pledges to be ‘Everyone’s President’
[VT] June 4, 2025 – President Lee Jae-myung on Wednesday pledged to pursue national unity and economic recovery, vowing to “end divisive politics,” according to Yonhap […]
U.S. Treasury’s Bessent Meets Swiss President to Slash Tariffs, Boost Commerce
[VT May 13, 2025] – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter vowed to fast-track bilateral trade negotiations during their Friday meeting […]
U.S. and China Reach Tariff Reduction Deal, Launch 90-Day Trade Negotiation Window
[VT May 12, 2025 ] In a major move toward easing trade tensions, the United States and China jointly announced today a substantial reduction in […]
Trump Temporarily Suspends Increased Tariffs on Chinese Imports Amid Ongoing Trade Discussions
[VT- Washington, D.C.] May 12, 2025 – President Donald J. Trump has signed a new executive order temporarily modifying tariff rates on imports from the […]
UAE Commits to $1.4 Trillion U.S. Investment Framework, Citing Partnership with President Trump
[VT Washington, D.C.] March 21, 2025 — During a high-level visit to Washington this week, UAE National Security Advisor HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed met […]