Malaysia eyes stronger regional focus on maritime security
Malaysian Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said maritime security has remained a critical concern for ASEAN, with the South China Sea becoming a focal point for…
Geopolitics
Roads jammed in Thai border province with vehicles from Myanmar seeking to fill tanks
Oil prices in Myanmar's Myawaddy soars to 70 baht per litre.
State Palace, armed forces laud US decision to exempt Philippines from security aid freeze
Among the security exemptions were the $336 million for modernizing Philippine security forces, $870 million for programs in Taiwan, and more than $21.5 million for body armor and…
Southeast Asian leaders call for greater unity, inclusivity, resilience in face of global turbulence
ASEAN needs not only unity, consensus and solidarity, but also a breakthrough mindset, sharp strategies, feasible roadmaps, focused resources and decisive actions.
ASEAN navigates digital challenges on women, peace, security agenda
Under the theme 'Women, Peace and Security-Digital Inclusion for Sustainable Peace', the participants proposed recommendations on the security agenda in the digital era and…
Japan’s trade with Russia continues to decline amid sanctions; US LNG expected to reduce reliance
With a ceasefire in sight, businesses involved in Ukraine’s reconstruction are gradually mobilising. Meanwhile in Japan, the rising prices triggered by the start of the…
Urgency of Philippine-EU free-trade deal: Philippine Daily Inquirer
For smaller nations such as the Philippines threatened by US President Trump's tariffs, their more logical recourse should be to look elsewhere for new markets for their affected…
Philippine President Marcos welcomes Palau counterpart Whipps; pacts signed to boost ties
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Palau Minister of State Gustav Aitaro signed an MOU on policy consultations, establishing a mechanism for both countries to exchange…
Malaysia PM Anwar to address 2nd ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi
As ASEAN chairman this year, the Prime Minister’s keynote address will, among other things, emphasise efforts to strengthen the regional grouping in dealing with several…
US President Trump’s chip tariff threats raise stakes for Taiwan
These complicate Taiwan’s bid to remain a global powerhouse in the critical sector and stay onside with key backer Washington, analysts said.