TOKYO -- Head of the Japan Iron and Steel Federation Tadashi Imai on Monday warned of significant impacts from the U.S. tariffs, stating that the country's crude steel output could fall below 80 million tons a year if all proposed tariffs were implemented.

Speaking at a press conference, Imai noted that increasing protectionism could further exacerbate the current global decline in steel industry, warning that Japan's market might face an influx of cheap steel materials. (Japan-U.S.-Tariffs)

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PHNOM PENH -- A high-level think tank forum opened here on Monday, with a focus on deepening Cambodia-China "Diamond Cooperation Framework" towards building a Cambodia-China community with a shared future in the new era.

Co-hosted by the Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC) and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the two-day forum was convened in Phnom Penh on Monday and in the cultural province of Siem Reap on Tuesday. (Cambodia-China-Forum, ROUNDUP)

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SEOUL -- South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was reinstated in his position on Monday as the constitutional court rejected a motion by the parliament to impeach him.

Moon Hyung-bae, acting chief of the court, said the motion was rejected as five justices rejected it while one upheld it amid the dismissal opinion from the remaining two. (South Korea-PM Impeachment, 2ND LD WRITETHRU)

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CANBERRA -- Australia's international tourism industry is rebounding strongly from the COVID-19 pandemic, with Chinese visitors surpassing New Zealanders as the country's largest inbound tourist group.

Brisbane-based tour guide Wang Xi has been busy managing bookings and curating customized itineraries for Chinese travelers eager to explore Australia. (Australia-Chinese Visitors)

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SEOUL -- South Korea's court on Monday held the second preparatory hearing of the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol's criminal trial.

The second preliminary hearing was held at a courtroom of the Seoul Central District Court around 10:00 a.m. local time (0100 GMT) to clarify the main disputes and evidence. (South Korea-President Criminal Trial)

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PHNOM PENH -- Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn said on Monday that the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) mechanism embodied the spirit of equal partnership, collective leadership, mutual benefit, and shared prosperity.

Sokhonn, who is also a deputy prime minister, made the remarks in a congratulatory message on the occasion of the ninth anniversary of LMC and LMC Week 2025. (Cambodia-Lancang-Mekong Cooperation)

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WELLINGTON -- The public consultation on New Zealand's negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India was launched on Monday.

India presents significant trade opportunities for New Zealand, said New Zealand Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay. (New Zealand-India-FTA) Enditem

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