United front: Effective negotiation with the US is the top priority but Asean regional solidarity is also essential. — Reuters
IT’S a short relief as US President Donald Trump pressed the pause button on his sweeping tariffs, but as the world knows by now, he is totally unpredictable.
We never know what’s coming and the 90-day reprieve Trump has announced will only help give us some breathing room to navigate the next storm.
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Wong Chun Wai
Wong Chun Wai began his career as a journalist in Penang, and has served The Star for over 35 years in various capacities and roles. He is now group editorial and corporate affairs adviser to the group, after having served as group managing director/chief executive officer. On The Beat made its debut on Feb 23 1997 and Chun Wai has penned the column weekly without a break, except for the occasional press holiday when the paper was not published. In May 2011, a compilation of selected articles of On The Beat was published as a book and launched in conjunction with his 50th birthday. Chun Wai also comments on current issues in The Star.
