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 –Â 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
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