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...
Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro

Diverging Interests Prevent Formation of NATO-like Alliance in Southeast Asia, Says Philippines Defense Secretary

In the South China Sea and ongoing discussions on regional security, the Philippines’ Defense Secretary, Gilberto Teodoro, stated that a unified military alliance akin to NATO is unlikely in Southeast Asia, given the diverse interests and alliances of the region's...
iPhone 16

Indonesia’s Ban on iPhone 16: How Misdirected Policies Are Eroding Foreign Investor Confidence

Despite a nationwide ban on Apple’s iPhone 16, investors barely batted an eye. Indonesia’s decision came after Apple failed to meet local investment requirements, underscoring a mismatch in priorities between the world’s fourth-most populous nation and the world’s most valuable...
Singapore 8,000-Ton MRCV

Singapore Unveils 8,000-Ton MRCV, Reaching U.S. Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class destroyers Scale in Maritime Defense

Forging a Path Toward Maritime Supremacy in Southeast Asia, On October 22, 2024, Singapore’s defense sector marked a historic milestone as ST Engineering held a keel-laying ceremony for the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) first Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) at...
Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base

China’s Expanding Influence at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base Sparks Concerns in Washington

China’s growing military presence at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base has once again ignited concerns in Washington and among its regional allies. First raised as a concern in 2019, reports of Chinese naval corvettes stationed at the recently upgraded Ream Naval...
NATO

NATO Faces Challenge in Countering China and Russia’s Expanding Influence in Southeast and East Asia

As China and Russia expand their spheres of influence in Southeast Asia and East Asia through economic, military, and diplomatic means, NATO is faced with the challenge of countering these moves. This can be achieved by strengthening alliances, enhancing regional...