North Korea fires strategic cruise missiles from its west coast this week
The latest test was conducted to warn "enemies, who are seriously violating the security environment of the (country) and fostering and escalating the confrontation…
Geopolitics
PM Wong reaffirms Singapore’s commitment to Palestinian statehood
Singaporeans cannot turn a blind eye to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza even though it is far away, PM Wong said.
China could gain diplomatic leverage as Trump-Zelensky clash highlights US volatility
In areas where China and its neighbours may previously have conflicts of interest, there is now an “increasing accumulation of conditions” to promote dialogue and ease…
Commerce ministry rejects allegations of North Korean trade in Cambodia
In a statement released on Feb 27, the ministry insisted that it strictly enforced UN Security Council resolutions and Cambodia’s relevant legal frameworks by delisting and…
China’s ‘two sessions’: Diplomacy in focus amid global challenges
The sessions act as a window for the world to observe China's policy direction, governance model and long-term vision.
Chinese warships circle Australia, stoking an anxious nation’s worst fears
A handout photo taken on February 11, 2025 and released on February 13, 2025 by the Australian Defence Force shows China's People’s Liberation Army-Navy Jiangkai-class frigate…
Japanese Self-Defence Force, U.S. forces conduct joint drill; Iron Fist Exercises continue in Okinawa
Taking place amid China’s growing military presence in the Indo-Pacific region, the drill was aimed at strengthening the two countries’ response capabilities for the urgent…
US President Trump orders probe on lumber imports, could target Korean kitchen cabinets
According to the Korea International Trade Association, South Korea's furniture exports to the US were tallied at $30 million last year.
South Korea’s industry minister seeks ‘win-win’ deal in Washington amid Trump tariff threats
Seoul weighs US energy imports as leverage in trade talks.
Brunei-Japan ties strengthened over 40 years, says envoy
Ambassador-Designate of Japan to Brunei Darussalam Kikuta Yutaka during the 65th birthday reception of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan on Wednesday, said as both clearly maritime…