ASEAN

ASEAN’s Economic Interdependence and Security Imperatives Amidst Rising Global Tensions

As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region becomes increasingly intertwined with global value chains (GVCs), it faces heightened vulnerabilities amid rising global security concerns. With an economy deeply embedded in international trade, ASEAN is uniquely exposed to the...
U.S.-Made ATACMS Ballistic Missiles

Taiwan Receives First Shipment of U.S.-Made ATACMS Missiles, Marking Strategic Defense Upgrade Amid Rising Tensions with China

Taiwan's Ministry of Defense confirmed today the arrival of the first batch of U.S.-made Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles, marking a substantial milestone in Taiwan’s defense strategy. Delivered as part of an advanced long-range strike package, this acquisition fortifies...
Pistachio

California’s Pistachio Boom: A Resilient Crop Rising Amid Drought Challenges and China Demand

In a sprawling plant in the heart of California's farmland, millions of pistachios rush down metallic chutes, onto conveyor belts, and through rigorous inspection and packaging. These vibrant green nuts will soon be shipped worldwide, destined to grace grocery store...
Prabowo Subianto

Indonesia’s New Leader Emphasizes Collaboration with China Following $10 Billion Deal: A Shift Towards “Civilizational” Partnership

Indonesia’s recently elected President, Prabowo Subianto, advocated for collaboration over confrontation in his inaugural overseas trip, marking a notable shift in Indonesia’s foreign policy stance towards China. Addressing a business forum in Beijing, where he oversaw the signing of $10...
China Economic

Foreign Investors Withdraw from China Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Slowdown

China’s economy, foreign companies pulled $8.1 billion from Chinese markets in the third quarter of 2023, a sign that investors remain cautious despite China’s recent stimulus measures. New data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) reveals a nearly...
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Nears $80,000 as Trump’s Pro-Crypto Stance and Favorable Congress Fuel Rally

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, surged to a record-breaking $79,771 on Sunday, marking a 4.3% increase fueled by optimism surrounding the recent U.S. presidential election. President-elect Donald Trump’s pro-crypto promises, combined with a Congress increasingly stacked with digital asset-friendly lawmakers,...
TSMC- Huawei

U.S. Orders TSMC to Cease Advanced Chip Shipments to China, Heightening Tensions in Semiconductor Industry

With the U.S. government’s restrictions on Chinese technology capabilities, the United States has instructed Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) to halt shipments of advanced semiconductor chips to Chinese customers. These chips, which are integral to high-level artificial intelligence (AI) applications,...
China Reveals J-35A New Second stealth fighter jet at Zhuhai Air Show 2024

China Reveals J-35A New Second stealth fighter jet at Zhuhai Air Show 2024: Military Modernization and Global Competition

The Airshow China 2024 in Zhuhai has unveiled two critical advancements in China's military aviation arsenal, spotlighting China's growing prowess in stealth technology. On display were China's second fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Shenyang J-35A, and the CH-7 Unmanned Combat Aerial...
Pinaka Rocket System

France Considers India’s Pinaka Rocket System for Its Land Forces: A New Phase in Strategic Defense Partnership

In a significant development marking the deepening defense ties between India and France, the French Army is currently evaluating India's indigenous Pinaka Multiple Barrel Rocket Launcher System (MBRLS) for its land forces. French Army Brigadier General Stéphane Richou revealed the...
Air Pollution in Pakistan

Pakistan Declares Public Health Emergency as Lahore’s Air Quality Reaches Critical Levels: Schools Closed, Work-from-Home Mandates Issued

The air quality crisis in Lahore, Pakistan’s second-largest city, reached unprecedented levels on Sunday, with the provincial government taking immediate action. The city recorded its highest air pollution reading of 1,900 on Saturday near the Pakistan-India border, securing Lahore the...
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