BRICS Nations

BRICS Nations Split on China’s BRI: Brazil Aligns with India in Chilling Beijing’s Hopes

As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares for an official visit to Brazil on November 20, the South American nation has stirred significant international attention by formally rejecting China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). With this move, Brazil becomes the second...
Donald Trump

Trump’s Victory in U.S. Presidential Election Signals Heightened Tensions with China as Superpowers Brace for Continued Rivalry

As Republican Donald Trump declared victory in the U.S. presidential election, defeating Democrat Kamala Harris, China braces for another four years marked by intense superpower rivalry. The Chinese government and policy strategists expect that trade, technology, and security tensions with...
Philippines navy drills in South China Sea

Joint Naval Exercises Strengthen Philippines’ Position in South China Sea Against Chinese Aggression, Philippines says

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 Calls for ‘Peaceful Coexistence’ as Trump Nears Decisive Presidential Election Victory

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...
Lawrence Wong-Prabowo Subianto

Singapore and Indonesia Chart New Course for Cooperation in Key Areas of Defence, Trade, and Energy Security

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...
migrant workers malaysia

Bangladesh Asks Extradition of Malaysian-Based Bestinet Founder Amid Allegations of Migrant Worker Exploitation and Money Laundering

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...
“Fat Leonard” Sentenced to 15 Years in US Navy's Largest-Ever Corruption Scandal

“Fat Leonard” Sentenced to 15 Years in US Navy’s Largest-Ever Corruption Scandal

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...
China, Russia and North Korea

China’s Delicate Balancing Act: Navigating North Korea’s Role in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

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 Conveyor Belt Road

Japan’s Conveyor Belt Road: Revolutionizing Cargo Transport Six Decades After the Bullet Train

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 Stock

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...
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