- February 22nd, 2026
The dominant assumption in international political economy was clear: the more open an economy, the stronger its growth prospects. Frictionless ports, low tariffs, deregulated investment regimes and unrestricted capital flows were treated as the essential ingredients of economic advancement. Governments...
The intersection of cryptocurrency and suspected human trafficking intensified dramatically in 2025, with total transaction volumes reaching hundreds of millions of dollars across identified services — an 85% year-over-year increase. While the financial growth is stark, the true cost of...
Boeing’s decision to formally terminate its pursuit of selling the F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet to Indonesia marks a defining inflection point in Jakarta’s long-term airpower modernisation trajectory. What was once envisioned as a cornerstone programme to elevate the Indonesian...
The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, arrived at Changi Naval Base in Singapore on January 15, 2026, as part of a training deployment to the South...
Indonesia’s confirmed operational deployment of the KHAN tactical ballistic missile system represents a pivotal evolution in Southeast Asia’s security architecture, marking a deliberate move away from purely defensive postures toward a precision-strike capability capable of imposing operational costs across contested...
Singapore’s stock market is showing renewed momentum, buoyed by expectations of easing interest rates, robust regional demand for capital, and a growing pipeline of companies seeking to list on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). Analysts say the resurgence in investor confidence...
Several Southeast Asian countries have voiced serious concern over the escalating situation in Venezuela following a high-profile U.S. military operation targeting President Nicolás Maduro. The unprecedented pre-dawn raid, in which U.S. commandos reportedly detained Maduro and his wife while air...
Thailand on Tuesday released 18 Cambodian soldiers who had been held in custody since July, a move described by Bangkok as a “demonstration of goodwill and confidence-building” amid renewed efforts to stabilise a fragile ceasefire along the volatile Thai-Cambodian border....
Thailand and Cambodia on Saturday agreed to a new ceasefire to halt weeks of fierce border clashes, easing the worst fighting in years between the two Southeast Asian neighbours and raising cautious hopes that a spiralling conflict can be contained....
Southeast Asia is often described as one of the world’s most demographically advantaged regions. Home to more than 680 million people, over half of its population is under the age of 30. This youthful profile has long been touted as...
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