President Xi Jinping‘s big international and economic strategy, One Belt, One Road (OBOR), is also known as the Belt and Road Initiative. The major goal of initiating a significant infrastructure-building effort in its neighboring regions is to improve China’s standing as an economic leader. Why the name ‘Belt and Road’? The “Belt” part is about making new land trade routes …

The immense body of water known as the South China Sea, which divides Southeast Asia in two, has long been the scene of territorial conflicts, diplomatic tensions, and geopolitical chess play. These conflicts have gotten worse recently, turning the area into a hotbed of conflict.  China’s territorial claims, a broad assertion of sovereignty that has aroused the ire of neighboring …

US President Joe Biden departed from the G20 Summit in India on Sunday to reach Vietnam to deepen cooperation with the Southeast Asian country amid China’s growing ambitions in the contested South China Sea – considered a key passageway for global trade. Biden’s discussions with the leader of Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party, Nguyen Phu Trong, will encompass a “comprehensive strategic …

Legendary actor, Mark Wahlberg, whose net worth of a staggering $400 million is primarily attributed to his illustrious acting career actually transcends the silver screen, encompassing prosperous ventures as a producer and entrepreneur.  Wahlberg’s cinematic repertoire reads like a who’s who of blockbuster hits, including “Boogie Nights,” “The Departed,” “Ted,” “Entourage,” and “Daddy’s Home.” Most recently, Mark Wahlberg captured the …

The “Youth Over Flowers” project that Na Young Suk, PD, is producing with SEVENTEEN is finally happening! A tvN representative confirmed on September 8 that “PD Na Young Suk and SEVENTEEN are currently filming.” To ensure a secure and efficient filming process, we kindly ask for your understanding as we are unable to provide specific details. More details will be …

Heavy downpour didn’t stop a 57-year-old Malaysian voter working for the past ten years in Singapore from fulfilling his responsibilities. C. Tamil, an engineer at a steel factory in the city-state, braved rain and rushed to the SMK Taman Bukit Indah polling station in Johor Bahru on Saturday to vote for the Pulai Parliamentary. He had to start working at …

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Philippine President Marcos Jr. signed a pact on Friday in Manila to upgrade their decades-long partnership to a strategic level. With the deal, the two countries have broadened an alliance underpinned by their rejection of Beijing’s increasingly controversial activities in the South China Sea. In addition to the objective to further enhance trade and …

The annual G20 conference is crucial for resolving global economic issues and promoting collaboration among the major economies of the world in our increasingly interconnected world. However, given that China’s President Xi Jinping elected to miss the summit, there will be much unrest and doubts about the bloc’s continued importance at this year’s event in New Delhi, India. The original …

Represented by the Thai Public Taxi Association, cabbies across the country want Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit to offer them an incentive package to make it easier for them to switch to electric vehicles. According to Sadit Jaitiang, the association chairman, promoting the use of EVs will help reduce carbon emissions and dust pollution. Members would highlight the need for incentives …

Malaysia has witnessed a larger number of automakers entering the EV market, giving consumers more choices. And Tesla has taken the lead, having announced on July 20 that its mid-sized Model Y sports utility vehicle is open for booking online in the country. It’s also set to bring the Model 3 sedan into Malaysia.  Other automobile manufacturers have taken similar …