- January 20th, 2025
The South China Sea, a disputed waterway crucial to global trade, joint naval exercises conducted by the Philippines, the United States, and other Western allies have effectively deterred “coercive and aggressive” maneuvers by China, according to a top Filipino military...
China's Foreign Ministry called for "peaceful coexistence" with the United States on Wednesday, as Donald Trump closed in on a second-term victory over Kamala Harris in a highly charged U.S. presidential election. The ministry stressed that Beijing's approach to the...
Singapore and Indonesia are exploring expansive opportunities for collaboration in defence, trade, investment, and other critical sectors, announced Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong alongside Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta. Wong’s remarks, delivered during a joint press conference at the...
Bangladesh has formally requested Malaysia to arrest and extradite Mohamed Aminul Islam, the founder of Bestinet Sdn Bhd, and his associate, Mohamad Ruhul Amin, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering, extortion, and migrant worker trafficking. The...
Leonard Glenn Francis, a Malaysian national and former military contractor infamously known as "Fat Leonard," was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on Tuesday, marking the conclusion of the most extensive corruption scandal in the history of the United...
In October 1950, barely a year after the conclusion of the Chinese Civil War, Mao Zedong made the decision to send the first Chinese soldiers to support North Korea in the Korean War. The ensuing battle claimed the lives of...
Japan is set to launch an ambitious “conveyor belt road” project that could revolutionize cargo transportation between its capital, Tokyo, and Osaka. Six decades after Japan’s pioneering bullet train first bridged this bustling corridor, this latest innovation promises to alleviate...
Asian Authorities Brace for Currency Turbulence as Election-Driven Dollar Surge Pressures Currencies
U.S. election uncertainty, several Asian countries have taken protective measures to stabilize their currencies as the dollar gains strength, putting pressure on currencies across the region. Central banks in countries such as Indonesia and China have already intervened to maintain...
Bank Indonesia (BI) has announced its readiness to curb any excessive volatility in the Indonesian rupiah as early indicators show an unexpected edge for former U.S. President Donald Trump in the presidential election race. This initial lead has fueled the...
The yen fell sharply against the dollar on Tuesday, slipping over 1%, as early election results from the United States appeared to hint at a potential advantage for Republican candidate Donald Trump over Democratic incumbent Kamala Harris. The currency's dip,...
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