The very idea of a President Trump scares some, bolsters others in Asia


Crash warning?: The number of private tech companies valued at US$1bil (RM4bil) or more have soared to 163.

The lack of priority Trump appears to give to issues that don't serve his "America first" agenda could mean he'll soft-pedal on human rights and democratic values, some critics said. That would come at a time when generals are running Thailand, a ‘strong man’ has just been elected as president of the Philippines.

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