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Malaysia’s investment appeal at risk as state-owned operator, private telcos hit impasse in 5G deal
The government could be forced to reconsider allowing a second 5G operator, as a settlement between state-owned Digital Nasional Bhd and the politically powerful private telcos hits a stalemate, say industry sources.
Commentary: Nusantara can unlock Indonesia’s maritime potential
Indonesia’s new capital city can increase economic interest in eastern Indonesia and provide an alternative route that connects the Indian and Pacific Oceans, says an S Rajaratnam School of International Studies fellow.
China deepens engagement with new Indonesian president as top diplomat visits Jakarta
Beijing’s joint call with Jakarta for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza will boost its influence in Southeast Asia, one analyst said.
Solomon Islands election count underway, China critic Suidani regains seat
A prominent Solomon Islands critic of China, the ousted former governor of Malaita province Daniel Suidani, has been reelected, local media reported on Friday, as counting continues in an election being closely watched by China, the U.S. and Australia.
Tibetan political leader ‘optimistic’ about passage of US bill on Tibet
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved the bill, advancing it to the Senate floor.
‘Everyone is a developer’: China’s generative AI frenzy sparks boom in app creation
Enterprises and developers in the country have surged ahead in finding new and practical ways to apply the technology.
Charting the future of the US alliance network
The recent US-Japan alliance bilateral summit between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio not only launched more than 70 deliverables that spanned the interagency, across the defense, across space, education, and technology, it also launched a new trilateral
Exiled opposition official asks Hun Manet to help clear 2022 charges
Former lawmaker Kong Saphea wants to return from Canada to visit his elderly parents.
China bans Uyghurs from using social media apps
Experts say the measure could presage another major crackdown in Xinjiang.
UN OKs shipment of vaccine storage equipment to North Korea
UNICEF had requested a sanctions exemption to bring ‘cold chain’ equipment into the country.
US complains China hurts shipbuilding, steel firms
The Biden administration has unveiled a series of new measures to try to protect the United States’ shipbuilding and steel industries from being eroded by Chinese overcapacity and non-market investments. One of the measures is a newly-initiated investigation, under section 301
India votes in gigantic election as Modi seeks historic third term
Mr Modi says that his first two terms were appetisers and the main course will be served in the third term.
Thailand urges Myanmar’s junta to free Aung San Suu Kyi
Her transfer this week to house arrest was ‘a positive step,’ the Thai Foreign Ministry said.
Protesting Spanish professor 'warned university' over Confucius Institutes
Journalism professor Mar Llera makes waves with protest at University of Seville inauguration ceremony.
Israel unlikely to attack Iran nuclear program
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate against Iran for the unprecedented aerial assault on April 13. He has made it clear that “we will make our own decisions and the state of Israel will do all that is needed to defend itself.” Iran’s attack involved
EU sees signs China supplying dual-use components to Russia, Dombrovskis says
WASHINGTON - The European Union sees signs that China is supplying components to Russia that could be used to make weapons, and fears China could be emboldened to increase shipments if the West's resolve to oppose Russia's war in Ukraine weakens, a top EU official said on
Chinese cities sinking under their own weight
Extracting ground water for growing urban populations causes half of China's big cities to sink.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi being used as 'human shield', son fears
Kim Aris said that he had heard Suu Kyi was suffering from the heat.
Jail terms sought for accused in US$1.8 billion 1MDB fund fraud
PetroSaudi chief executive Tarek Obaid and his right-hand man are accused of squandering the 1MDB funds on precious stones, private jets, rented yachts and property in London and Geneva.
More university graduates in China turning to smaller cities for employment: Report
Improved incomes, less pressure and keeping closer to family were among the reasons given by young Chinese for seeking employment farther afield.
China and ASEAN need to work together on Myanmar crisis: Observers
Beijing, for its efforts, has been unable to hold Myanmar’s military or armed groups to a ceasefire brokered in January.
Ethnic army intercepts junta convoy on Thai-Myanmar border
Hundreds of soldiers were injured, according to the Karen National Union.
The AI-piloted fighter age has arrived
In a scene harking to a futuristic science fiction film, a US AI-piloted fighter has just engaged in a dogfight against a manned fighter, heralding the autonomous future of aerial combat. This month, The Warzone reported that the X-62 test jet, a modified F-16, successfully
Indian PM Modi's cult-like status likely to win him third term in office, say experts
India will begin a six week-long election season from Friday (Apr 19).
From Jakarta to Nusantara: Indonesia’s new capital set to welcome first batch of over 10,000 civil servants
Official apartment units will be provided, with special allowances also in store for the pioneer batch. The government will bear the cost of flights and packing goods as well.
Food fight: Russia’s ‘grain diplomacy’ reshaping global markets
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “grain diplomacy” continues to cause headaches for the European Union while potentially reshaping global trade dynamics and markets more in Moscow’s favor. Significantly, the European Commission has recently proposed to increase tariffs on
China warns against US-Philippine joint military exercise
Chinese foreign ministry says the expanded annual exercise Balikatan destabilizes the region.
Australia’s new defense strategy already behind the times
There have been a lot of defense announcements recently about buying new equipment, building up Australia’s manufacturing capabilities, creating local jobs, new legislation to support AUKUS and even a new defense chief. In many respects, these simply reflect that the Department
Hong Kong arrests 291 for endangering national security in past 4 years
Those arrested range from 15 to 90 years old, the government says.
Vietnam’s ‘Provisional National Government’ offers empty promises, lawyers say
Scores of Vietnamese have been jailed for their support of the US-based organization.
A five-body problem in geopolitics
Subscribe now for access at a special price of only $99/year. A five-body problem in geopolitics: Jerusalem, Tehran, Washington, Beijing and Moscow Uwe Parpart highlights China’s potential role in preventing further geopolitical escalation in the Middle East and shaping the
The West says China makes too much. Its workers disagree
Migrants are caught in China's manufacturing battles with the West, as Beijing tries to save its economy.
Stabbed Australian bishop forgives alleged attacker
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel also appealed for the community to stay calm after the alleged terror attack.
