- December 21st, 2024
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 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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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