Asia Stock Markets

Asian Stocks Drop to Two-Month Low as US Inflation Data Looms Large

Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Sydney see declines as investors brace for key inflation data that could impact Fed policy; regional economic concerns and geopolitical tensions weigh on market sentiment Asian stock markets opened on a downtrend early Wednesday, marking a...
US-China

As U.S.-China Trade Tensions Resurface, Beijing Reinforces Food Security with Reduced Dependence on American Agriculture

The U.S.-China trade war ignited in 2018, China has been steadily reducing its reliance on American agricultural imports in a strategic pivot to secure food independence. With the potential return of former U.S. President Donald Trump and his plan to...
Typhon Mid-rang missile system

Philippines Seeks to Bolster Defense with U.S.-Made MRC Missile System, Defying Chinese Opposition

The Philippines has expressed interest in acquiring the U.S.-made Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile launcher, also known as “Typhon.” The system, capable of firing long-range Tomahawk and SM-6 missiles, was introduced to the Philippines in April for joint military exercises. Now,...
U.S.-Made ATACMS Ballistic Missiles

Taiwan Receives First Batch of U.S. ATACMS Missiles, Boosting Long-Range Strike Capabilities Amid Growing Tensions with China

Taiwan’s strategic defense advancements, the country has reportedly received its initial shipment of the U.S.-made Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). This acquisition marks a major enhancement to Taiwan's long-range strike capabilities amid ongoing tensions with China. The delivery of ATACMS...
PL-15E Missile , China

China Unveils PL-15E Missile with Folding Tail Design at Zhuhai Air Show 2024, Boosting J-20 and J-35 Firepower

Zhuhai Air Show 2024,  China’s latest aerospace and defense technology, provided the backdrop for an unexpected and strategically significant reveal: the introduction of the PL-15E, a Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) with a revolutionary folding tail structure. The unveiling,...
Philippine Coast Guard

China Increases Pressure on Philippines Over South China Sea Sovereignty

The Philippines is facing mounting pressure from China to yield its sovereign claims in the South China Sea, according to the country's Secretary of National Defense, Gilberto Teodoro. During a recent meeting with Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles in Canberra,...
Prabowo Subianto

Indonesian President’s Washington Visit: Outreach to Trump Paves Way for Bilateral Talks with Biden

U.S.-Indonesia Relations, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto congratulated Donald Trump on his recent election victory during a phone call shortly after his arrival in Washington. The congratulatory exchange between the two leaders took place amid Prabowo’s first official overseas tour since...
Casino Tycoon Lui Che Woo

Casino Tycoon Lui Che Woo, Architect of Macao’s Rise to Gambling Supremacy, Passes Away at 95

Lui Che Woo, the Hong Kong-born casino magnate whose vision helped Macao overtake Las Vegas as the world’s gambling capital, has died at the age of 95. Galaxy Entertainment, his company, confirmed that Lui passed away on November 7 in...
MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC, Russia

Russian Miner Approaches Final Agreement for Major Copper Processing Facility Investment in China Amid Growing Demand for Metals

MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC, Russia’s largest mining company, is in advanced negotiations to establish a substantial copper smelting plant in Fangchenggang, a port city in China’s southern Guangxi region, according to individuals familiar with the discussions. The proposed smelter is...
Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea President

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Return to Golf Marks a Strategic Move Amid Upcoming Trump Meetings

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol recently dusted off his golf clubs and made a surprising return to the sport after an eight-year hiatus, a decision seemingly made to strengthen his rapport with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Yoon’s office confirmed...
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