Asian Markets

Fidelity’s Efstathopoulos Bets Big on China’s Mid-Cap Stocks, Eyes Stimulus-Driven Growth

In the high-stakes world of global asset management, George Efstathopoulos, a Singapore-based money manager for Fidelity International, is positioning himself as a staunch believer in China’s economic resilience. After capitalizing on China’s dramatic stock market rally in September, Efstathopoulos is...
DF-100 Supersonic Missile Range to 4,000 km

China Boosts DF-100 Supersonic Missile Range to 4,000 km, Signaling Advanced Strategic Strike Capabilities

China’s Dongfeng-100 (DF-100) supersonic cruise missile, also referred to as the Changjian-100 (CJ-100). This revelation underscores the advanced capabilities of the DF-100, which has been a focal point of international defense and security discussions since its public debut during China’s...
China Speeds Up Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Project

China Speeds Up Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Project, New Satellite Images Reveal Rapid Progress

China’s naval modernization is making waves on the global stage, with the Middlebury Institute of International Studies unveiling a pivotal development: a land-based prototype nuclear reactor in the mountains near Leshan, Sichuan Province. This effort is reportedly part of a...
Singapore and Australia Joint Military Drills

Singapore and Australia Inaugurate Upgraded Shoalwater Bay Training Facilities

The governments of Singapore and Australia have unveiled a significant expansion of the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, a sprawling military training site in Queensland. Spanning an area approximately five times the size of Singapore, the upgraded facilities reflect a deepening...
Kirtland Air Force Base, NM

U.S. Department of Defense Concludes Virtual Flag: Coalition Exercise Amid Rising Global Tensions

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) concluded its Virtual Flag: Coalition (VFC) 2024 exercise at Kirtland Air Force Base, marking another milestone in enhancing military collaboration between the U.S. and allied forces. Held from October 21 to November 4, the...
Artillery Shells

EU Nears Delivery of One Million Artillery Shells to Ukraine: A Milestone Amidst Challenges

The European Union (EU) is nearing the fulfillment of its commitment to supply Ukraine with one million artillery shells, a pledge that underscores the bloc’s support for Kyiv amidst its war with Russia. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell confirmed...
J-35A stealth fighter jet

China Showcases Air Superiority at Zhuhai Air Show 2024

The Zhuhai Air Show, a hallmark event for showcasing China's burgeoning aerospace capabilities, delivered a groundbreaking spectacle this year with the presence of three fifth-generation fighter jets: the Chinese J-20 and J-35A, and Russia’s Su-57. Held in Guangdong province, southern...
Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS)

U.S. Policy Shift on ATACMS Missiles for Ukraine Sparks Escalation Concerns

The recent U.S. decision to permit Ukraine to utilize Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) against military targets within internationally recognized Russian territory has drawn significant attention as a major shift in the Biden administration's policy. Previously, the U.S. had refrained...
Joe Biden-Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping-Joe Biden Meeting in Peru: Superpower Rivalry in Shadow of a Trump Comeback

U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s leader Xi Jinping addressed their nations' intensifying rivalry, striving to avert open conflict amid mounting global tensions. The dialogue, held at a Lima hotel during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, was likely one...
Vietnam War

Vietnam’s My Lai Massacre: A Museum of Memory, Healing, and Transformation

In a small corner of central Vietnam, where a museum and memorial mark one of America’s most infamous wartime atrocities, a curious sight greets visitors: a cooler of strawberry ice cream for sale near the ticket booth. The incongruity of...
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