Chinese Coast Guard Natuna Waters

Natuna Waters: New Indonesian Government Stands Ground Against Chinese Intrusion In Natuna Islands, Marking Potential Policy Shift

In a fresh diplomatic and maritime dispute, the Indonesian Navy and Coast Guard recently confronted Chinese vessels that had entered Indonesian waters near the Natuna Islands. This incident has sparked intense scrutiny of China’s maritime actions in Southeast Asia and...
PLA Navy visits to Pulau Pinang stirred up

PLA Navy’s frequent visits to Pulau Pinang stirred up part in Southeast Asia

The bustling maritime gateway of George Town has once again become the center of geopolitical discussions after welcoming another vessel from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy). This recent docking of the PLA Navy training vessel “PO LANG”...
Myanmar's MiG-29

Chinese Military Fires at Myanmar MiG-29 Jet Near Border: Reports

Recent reports circulating widely on social media platforms indicate that Chinese military personnel may have fired anti-aircraft rounds at a Myanmar Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet while it was conducting airstrikes near the two countries’ shared border. This incident, allegedly...
Hawk 108 light combat aircraft

Aging Assets in Malaysian Armed Forces Raise Concerns About Military Preparedness

A total of 171 military assets across all three branches of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) have exceeded 30 years of service, highlighting the growing challenges posed by aging equipment. The issue, a matter of national security concern, was raised...
Joko Widodo-Prabowo Subianto

Prabowo Subianto Set to Take Office as Indonesia’s President: A New Era with Challenges Ahead

Prabowo Subianto, a former military general and long-time political figure, will be sworn in as Indonesia’s new president after securing a decisive victory in the February 14 elections. With 59% of the vote—representing over 96 million ballots—Prabowo is poised to...
China C-919 Aircraft

Laos Eyes Chinese Aircraft Amid Debt Crisis: A Strategic Partnership with Beijing

That could reshape aviation and economic dynamics in Southeast Asia, Laos has expressed keen interest in acquiring Chinese-manufactured commercial aircraft. This comes as the country struggles with an immense debt burden, largely stemming from Chinese infrastructure loans. The move is...
Russia corvette Gromkiy

Russian Warships Dock in Penang to Commemorate WWI Battle Amid Regional Naval Visits

The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China, and four additional warships from the Russian Pacific Fleet have docked in the northern Malaysian state. The Russian vessels are in Malaysia for a ceremony marking the 110th anniversary of the sinking...
Myanmar's Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs Aung Kyaw Moe, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Thailand's Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Laos' Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet, Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin and Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmao pose for a photo at the 14th ASEAN-United Nations (UN) Summit at the National Convention Centre, in Vientiane, Laos, October 11, 2024. REUTERS

Southeast Asian Leaders Urge Swift Agreement on South China Sea Code and Call for Peace in Myanmar

At the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, held in Laos, regional leaders voiced strong demands on two pressing issues: the need for a swift agreement on a code of conduct in the South China Sea and the immediate...
Thailand-Cambodia Borders

Thailand and Cambodia Move to Restart Joint Exploration of $300 Billion Offshore Oil and Gas Field

Thailand's new government, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has reignited hopes for resolving a decades-long territorial dispute with Cambodia over a lucrative offshore oil and gas field. This area, believed to contain resources worth over $300 billion, has been...
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...
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