Shigeru Ishiba

Japanese PM Ishiba Seeks Meeting with U.S. President-Elect Trump; Japan’s Concerns over Trade and Defense Costs

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is actively pursuing a meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, planning a possible stopover in the United States following the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil, according to four individuals with knowledge of the arrangement. The...
Asia Stock Markets

Asian Markets Retreat Amid U.S. Stock Surge on Anticipation of Trump’s Return to the White House; Fed Interest Rate Decision Looms

Asian markets saw a downturn early Thursday as investors weighed the implications of former President Donald Trump's potential return to the White House. With U.S. stocks soaring to record highs, global markets are cautiously assessing the impact of Trump's proposed...
Japan

Japanese Workers See Largest Salary Hike in 30 Years, Supporting Central Bank’s Recovery Plans and Potential Rate Hike

Japanese workers experienced their most substantial base salary increase in over three decades, strengthening the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) position that the nation’s economy remains on a recovery track. This momentum has prompted further speculation that the BOJ may increase...
Xi Jinping-Donald Trump

China Cheers Trump’s Win, Plans for Enhanced U.S.-China Relations on the Horizon

In a notable diplomatic exchange, China extended its congratulations to Donald Trump following his victory in the recent U.S. presidential election. According to statements from China’s Foreign Ministry, the Republican candidate received well-wishes from Beijing for his win over Democratic...
South Korean K239 Chunmoo MRLS System

South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo MRLS System Eyes Malaysian Market Amid Regional Defense Shifts

The Malaysian Armed Forces may soon see a significant boost in its artillery capabilities as South Korea’s cutting-edge Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS), the K239 Chunmoo, appears poised to enter the Malaysian defense market. Produced by South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace,...
Italian PPA-Class Warships

Indonesia Secures $1.25 Billion Loan to Acquire Two Italian PPA-Class Warships

Indonesia has successfully secured a substantial $1.25 billion loan from BNP Paribas, with significant contributions from Credit Agricole and additional support from the Italian financial institution SACE. This financing will fund the acquisition of two multi-role offshore patrol vessels (Pattugliatore...
UH-60A Black Hawk Helicopters

Malaysia Cancels Lease for Four c Amid Delivery Delays

The Malaysian Ministry of Defence has issued a contract cancellation notice for a lease agreement involving four UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters. This announcement was made by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin following the contracted company’s failure to meet...
China HQ-19 Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense System

China to Showcase HQ-19 Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense System and J-35A Stealth Fighter at Zhuhai Air Show

The international defense community is keenly focused on China's upcoming Zhuhai Air Show, set to be held from November 12 to 17, where the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will debut several highly anticipated military assets. Among them are two major...
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...
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