An air base in the Philippines is set to receive a major upgrade to accommodate U.S. aircraft under a plan to strengthen deterrence against China. Already the site of many U.S.-funded improvements through …
The Philippines says it will go ahead with plans to build defense alliances with the U.S. and its Western allies in a bid to make it possible for the Southeast Asian nation to explore …
The Philippines has said it plans to develop islands and reefs in the South China Sea that are the subject of contesting claims from China. The upgrades to the territorial features will seek to …
Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party pulled off a historic third consecutive presidential victory on Saturday as voters shrugged off warnings by China that their re-election would increase the risk of conflict. Lai Ching-te, …
AMALINA KAMAL Malaysia targets to attract 1.5 million Muslim tourists this year with travellers from China being the main focus as part of its ‘Discover Muslim-friendly Malaysia’ campaign, said Tourism Ministry. Its minister Datuk …
Author: BA Hamzah, a professor and research fellow at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia January 3, 2024 @ 12:42am Over the years, to its credit, the Thai government has made several overtures at peace making …
The Indonesian navy has pushed back a boat carrying Rohingya refugees as it approached the coast of Aceh amid resentment among some residents about a sudden increase in boat arrivals. The military said the …
With strong fundamentals, Indonesia’s economic performance shows optimistic potential and resilience amid various global challenges. To maintain public optimism regarding the 2023 economic targets and the economic projections for 2024, the Office of the …
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the country will maintain military pressure on the Philippines amid a dispute over sovereignty in the South China Sea that could involve U.S. forces defending their treaty partner. In a …
Since World War I and II, regrettably, global peace has remained elusive. Notably, the conclusion of armed conflicts often paves the way for new hostilities elsewhere. Primarily, the arms industry thrives on war, …