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
Future of Asia in the Balance: Conflict or Cooperation?
TOKYO – The 30th Future of Asia Conference, organized by Nikkei Inc. in Tokyo from May 29 to 30, brought together leaders from across Asia and beyond in a tense climate of global uncertainty. Against the backdrop of economic instability, … Continue reading Future of Asia in the Balance: Conflict or Cooperation?
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