Chad de Guzman

De Guzman is a reporter at TIME, based in the Singapore bureau. He covers the Asia-Pacific region and global overnight news.

Recent Articles

How World Leaders Are Reacting to Pope Leo

Political figures around the world are congratulating Robert Francis Prevost for being elected as the successor to Pope Francis.

By Chantelle Lee , Chad de Guzman and Callum Sutherland

What to Know About the Latest Protests at Columbia

New York police intervened after pro-Palestinian demonstrators occupied the university’s main library Wednesday evening.

By Chad de Guzman

How Water Is Weaponized in India-Pakistan Conflict

India suspended a water-sharing treaty with Pakistan and said it would stop the flow of water out across its border, which Pakistan said would constitute an “act of war.”

By Chad de Guzman

Could Alberta Leave Canada? What to Know

The largely conservative province may hold a referendum on separating from the nation in 2026, according to its premier.

By Chad de Guzman

Why Trump’s Foreign-Film Tariff Doesn’t Make Sense

Experts say the decline in domestic production is a real problem, but tariffs are an unworkable solution.

By Chad de Guzman

How Trump Is Undermining U.S.-Vietnam Postwar Reconciliation

Five decades after the fall of Saigon, America’s legacy and relationship with Vietnam are now mired in uncertainty.

By Miranda Jeyaretnam and Chad de Guzman

How to Support the Vancouver Filipino Community After Attack

The Philippine consulate warned against donating to unverified fundraisers that may be exploiting the tragedy in Canada.

By Chad de Guzman

China-Vatican Ties, Explained—and What a New Pope Could Mean

The late Pope Francis tried improving the Catholic Church’s relationship with Beijing by increasing engagement. Here’s what could come next.

By Chad de Guzman

Who Runs the Vatican Between Popes?

Meet the Irish-American Camerlengo and Italian dean who are in charge of administering the Church during this interim period.

By Chad de Guzman

How a New Pope Is Chosen—and Who It Could Be

Here’s what to know about how the process works and who some of the frontrunners are to succeed Francis.

By Solcyré Burga , Chad de Guzman , Miranda Jeyaretnam and Simmone Shah

Global Leaders Offer Tributes to Pope Francis

Here’s how J.D. Vance, Narendra Modi, and others are reacting to the death of the Catholic Church leader.

By Chad de Guzman and Miranda Jeyaretnam

Hegseth Comes Under Fire Amid Second Signal Controversy

Here’s what to know about the reports of another group chat in which the Defense Secretary shared sensitive information.

By Chad de Guzman

What to Know About Head Start Amid Proposed Elimination

The longtime bipartisan early childhood education program for poor families could lose its funding in the Trump Administration’s upcoming budget.

By Chad de Guzman

The Universities in the Trump Administration’s Funding Crosshairs

Harvard is just the latest elite education institution targeted by the Trump Administration to try to force compliance with its agenda.

By Chad de Guzman

China Slams Trump’s Tariffs With AI

Chinese state media shared a music video and sci-fi short film rebuking U.S. tariffs.

By Chad de Guzman

What to Know About Trump’s Highest ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs

Here’s what to know about U.S. trade with the countries hit hardest by Trump’s so-called “reciprocal” tariffs.

By Chad de Guzman

How the World’s Reacting to Trump’s Latest Tariffs

Some countries are promising swift countermeasures; others are asking for an opportunity to negotiate with the U.S. to avoid trade war.

By Miranda Jeyaretnam and Chad de Guzman

How Myanmar’s Junta Is Complicating Earthquake Recovery

Here’s what to know about the challenges from the natural disaster—compounded by ongoing civil war—and where the country could go from here.

By Chad de Guzman and Miranda Jeyaretnam

What to Know About the Law Firms Targeted by Trump

The President has signed a series of executive actions punishing certain firms for their work or clients.

By Chad de Guzman

Can Bali Solve Its Tourist Dilemma?

The Indonesian island paradise is trying to court—but also crack down on—foreign visitors.

By Chad de Guzman
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