Temu

Vietnam Threatens to Block Chinese Retail Giants Shein and Temu if Registration Requirements Aren’t Met by End of November

Vietnam’s government has taken a decisive stand against two of China’s largest online retail platforms, Shein and Temu, declaring that it will block both platforms’ domains and apps within the country if they do not officially register their operations with...
Asia Stock Markets

Asian Markets Slip as China’s Debt Swap Program Fails to Ease Investor Concerns

Asian markets fell sharply at the start of the week after China’s latest financial measures to manage local government debt left investors skeptical about their effectiveness. The proposed 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) debt swap program aimed at mitigating regional...
Singapore and Australia Joint Military Drills

Singapore and Australia Ramp Up Joint Military Drills with First-Ever Dual Terrain Missions

This year’s Exercise Trident, the flagship military training event jointly conducted by Singapore and Australia, has escalated in scale and complexity. For the first time, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) will undertake dual-terrain operations...
United Nations climate change conference COP29, Baku, Azerbaijan

Taliban Officials Set to Attend COP29 Climate Summit in Azerbaijan, Marking First High-Profile UN Event Participation Since 2021 Takeover

Amid Ongoing Human Rights Controversies, Afghan Officials Hope for Progress in Addressing Climate Crisis Challenges In a rare diplomatic move since taking power in 2021, Afghan Taliban officials are set to attend the United Nations’ COP29 climate summit in Baku,...
Pantsir S-1 Air Defense System

India and Russia Strengthen Defense Ties with Co-Development of Pantsir S-1 Air Defense System

India and Russia have solidified their strategic defense alliance with a recent agreement to co-develop the Pantsir S-1, a sophisticated short-range air defense system capable of neutralizing aerial threats. This defense collaboration signifies a strengthening of ties amid India’s efforts...
North Korea Mobilizes Citizens

North Korean Missile Wreckage Unveils Secret Use of Western-Made Components, Sparking Global Concern

North Korea has reportedly used components from Western manufacturers in producing missiles that Russia deployed against Ukraine in early September, according to a new report by an independent Ukrainian investigative body. The report, which has intensified discussions about the effectiveness...
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...
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