US-China Tensions Escalate Over Taiwan defence issue
SINGAPORE: – Rhetoric between Washington and Beijing intensified over the weekend at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, following stark warnings from U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about the potential for a Chinese military assault on Taiwan. Hegseth’s assertion that … Continue reading US-China Tensions Escalate Over Taiwan defence issue
Border Skirmish Between Thailand and Cambodia
BANGKOK – A brief but deadly military clash between Thai and Cambodian forces near the disputed Preah Vihear region has reignited longstanding border tensions, leading to the closure of several border crossings and prompting calls for calm from regional and international … Continue reading Border Skirmish Between Thailand and Cambodia
Hegseth Calls Asian Allies for 5% GDP Defence Investment
SINGAPORE – At the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a stark warning to Indo-Pacific allies, urging them to significantly increase their defence spending to 5% of GDP—mirroring commitments made by … Continue reading Hegseth Calls Asian Allies for 5% GDP Defence Investment
Shangri-La Dialogue while U.S.-China Tensions Persist
SINGAPORE — The 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue will open on Friday at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore, gathering over 550 delegates from 47 countries, including 40 minister-level representatives. French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver the keynote address, marking the first time … Continue reading Shangri-La Dialogue while U.S.-China Tensions Persist
Thailand Launches Nationwide “Love Wins” Festival
BANGKOK — Thailand has officially launched the “Amazing Thailand Love Wins Festival”, a landmark, month-long celebration of Pride Month that underscores the nation’s embrace of equality, diversity, and human rights. This year’s event holds special significance as it comes on … Continue reading Thailand Launches Nationwide “Love Wins” Festival
46th ASEAN Summit: A Strategic Push for Stability
KUALA LUMPUR – The 46th ASEAN Summit took place from May 26 to 27, 2025, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia. The event brought together top leaders from the ten ASEAN member states, along with high-level guests from … Continue reading 46th ASEAN Summit: A Strategic Push for Stability
Thailand: Island Closures to Protect Fragile Ecosystems
BANGKOK – In 2025, Thailand continues its commitment to environmental conservation by implementing seasonal closures of several popular islands. These measures are designed to allow natural ecosystems to recover from the impacts of tourism and to ensure visitor safety during … Continue reading Thailand: Island Closures to Protect Fragile Ecosystems
Asia-Pacific: Attractive for Bavarian business
MUNICH – As part of a congress, the vbw – Bavarian Industry Association (Vereinigung der Bayerischen Wirtschaft e. V.) examined the business opportunities for Bavarian companies in the Chinese free trade zone of Hainan. “China aims to develop Hainan into … Continue reading Asia-Pacific: Attractive for Bavarian business
Thailand Celebrates 150 Years of Diplomacy
BANGKOK – Thailand has launched a landmark initiative to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), underscoring the nation’s enduring diplomatic legacy and evolving role in global affairs. The commemorative exhibition, “Once Upon a Time,” was … Continue reading Thailand Celebrates 150 Years of Diplomacy
Flood of Cheap Chinese Goods Disrupts Southeast Asia
KUALA LUMPUR – A new wave of economic disruption is sweeping across Southeast Asia, driven by an influx of cheap Chinese goods flooding regional markets. From wardrobes in Johor to garments in Jakarta, Chinese manufacturers—displaced by renewed US tariffs—are saturating … Continue reading Flood of Cheap Chinese Goods Disrupts Southeast Asia