Coal

Vietnam’s Coal Power Plants to Operate at High Levels in 2024 to Meet Rising Energy Demands

Vietnam, a rapidly growing manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, is set to rely heavily on coal-fired power plants next year to meet its surging electricity demands, according to a statement by the government on Monday (Nov. 18). Amid efforts to...
Thai Soldiers

Thailand Arrests 70 Suspected Rohingya Immigrants, Including 30 Children

Thai authorities on Saturday detained 70 suspected immigrants on a beach in southern Thailand, including 30 children, believed to be Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar. This latest interception highlights the relentless plight of the Rohingya people, who continue to flee persecution...
Typhon Mid-rang missile system

Philippines Seeks to Bolster Defense with U.S.-Made MRC Missile System, Defying Chinese Opposition

The Philippines has expressed interest in acquiring the U.S.-made Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile launcher, also known as “Typhon.” The system, capable of firing long-range Tomahawk and SM-6 missiles, was introduced to the Philippines in April for joint military exercises. Now,...
Prabowo Subianto

Indonesian President’s Washington Visit: Outreach to Trump Paves Way for Bilateral Talks with Biden

U.S.-Indonesia Relations, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto congratulated Donald Trump on his recent election victory during a phone call shortly after his arrival in Washington. The congratulatory exchange between the two leaders took place amid Prabowo’s first official overseas tour since...
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...
IBE Electronics relocated

Vietnam’s Rise as a Manufacturing Hub: How IBE Electronics and U.S. Tariffs Drive Investment to Bac Ninh

Vietnam's northern Bac Ninh province, a factory owned by IBE Electronics stands as a testament to the shifting dynamics of global manufacturing. Counting major players like U.S.-based electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla among its clients, the company has become a...
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...
21 GGK during shooting drill.

Malaysia’s 21 GGK and Bahrain Royal Guard Special Forces Collaborate in High-Stakes Hamad Tiger Exercise Series 1/24

Malaysia's 21st Grup Gerak Khas (21 GGK) joined forces with the Bahrain Royal Guard Special Forces (BRGSF) for the Hamad Tiger Exercise Series 1/24. This intensive joint training exercise was held over two weeks at the strategic base of Kem...
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...
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