The tensions with Iran are no longer an issue just in the Middle East region. The impact it has wrought is now being noticed on Pakistan’s western frontier, in particular, the Pakistani Balochistan which is deeply interdependent with developments on the 900-kilometers-long border. Islamabad is facing a bilateral challenge along different lines than just diplomatic issues and more of a …

A new diplomatic row has infighted between the two countries of China and Japan after their previous encounter in the recently held Manila Asean Regional Forum. It was a small disagreement really, between the two foreign ministers of the two countries, it’s just a small thing, but it’s quickly grown into another indicator to the growing friction between the two …

The weather conditions during August are pleasant for travelling around as it is during dry seasons and has two extra national holidays, offering great chances of short escapes. On 1st and 15th August, 2026, Indonesia will also be having two national holidays, thus providing opportunities for travellers to spend their holidays with less or no annual leave. There are no …

BTS is rewriting the history of music in the world again with the Billboard 200 records. BTS is breaking some long-standing industry records in the Billboard 200 charts. After the comeback of the legendary septet, Arirang has officially made its way into the history books as the longest-charting K-Pop Top 10 album in the United States’ history. After a much-anticipated …

The expanding Southeast Asian presence of the Formula 1 calendar brings a great dilemma for motorsports fans in October 2026. The Bahrain Grand Prix is now in its new home at PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, which is back-to-back with the glitzy Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit on October 9-11. The decision of which one of these …

Fans came out in droves to join Nicholas Tse on stage for his planned performance in Qingdao, an emotional evening for all those in attendance in Asia. The 45-year-old singer took to the stage just days after the death of his father, veteran Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse, leaving thousands of people on hand in tears. Patrick Tse’s sunglasses were …

Geopolitical tensions can easily affect today’s global economy, and the negative consequences can quickly travel thousands of miles to supermarket shelves and fuel stations. Shipping lines, commodity markets and the financial system are all easily affected. 2026 is a reminder to Southeast Asia about the value of geopolitical stability to economic security. The region’s increased reliance on imported energy and …

The capital was rocked by a sudden explosion at around 11 pm at the near entrance of the Department of Justice (DOJ) compound in Manila. The police have responded promptly and it has been announced that security at government premises is placed under high alert. Public awareness of continuous updates enables them to better understand the situation and follow public …

The tariff impositions by the United States in WTO terms are called Section 301 tariffs, which have significantly affected the trade dynamics for several economies in Southeast Asia. The Office of the United States Trade Representative completed the investigations and Washington imposed new tariffs on 60 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The transfer takes place at a critical juncture …

Will the high-octane motorsport moments come back to the favourite South East Asian sanctuary? There is an immense hype surrounding Malaysian GP Sepang 2026 tickets at the moment as motors-sports fans all over the world are seriously interested in buying tickets for the event. With many fans looking for fast-action thrills and affordable international race weekend packages, booking early on …