ASEAN News

Thai King Commutes Former PM Thaksin’s Prison Sentence

Following a plea for pardon made by the wealthy politician, King Maha Vajiralongkorn declared today that former Prime Minister Thaksin…

September 1, 2023

Japan Requests Record Defense Spending Amid Rising Tensions with China

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's plan to increase military spending by 43 trillion yen over five years has taken an important…

August 31, 2023

India’s Strategic Shift: Analyzing the Implications of Rice Exports to Singapore

Recently, India's Ministry of External Affairs made a crucial decision to allow rice shipments to Singapore, citing the strong economic,…

August 30, 2023

Terry Gou Announces Independent Presidential Candidacy in Taiwan

Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of Foxconn, the world's largest contract producer of electronics, including Apple's iPhones, declared his intention…

August 28, 2023

Renewed Chinese Military Activity Detected Near Taiwan, Sparks Tensions

Chinese military action encircling the island has recently increased, according to Taiwan's defense ministry, escalating already-existing tensions. This increased activity…

August 25, 2023

Cambodia’s New Leader Pledges “High-Income Country” Status by 2050, Details Remain Sparse

Hun Manet, the newly endorsed prime minister of Cambodia, has unveiled grandiose ambitions to turn the country into a "high-income…

August 24, 2023

Over 6,500 Singaporeans Register as Overseas Voters for Upcoming Presidential Election

The Elections Department (ELD) said on Wednesday that more than 6,500 Singaporeans who are expatriates have registered as overseas voters…

August 23, 2023

Singapore Announces Candidates in Presidential Election

Singapore has revealed the trio of contenders vying for the largely symbolic position of president, marking the initiation of an…

August 23, 2023

Australia, US and Japan Plan Joint Navy Drill in South China Sea

Australia, Japan and the United States are planning a joint navy drill in the South China Sea, this Wednesday, after…

August 21, 2023

North Korean Hackers “Kimsuky” Target South Korea and U.S.

A recent cyberattack by North Korean hackers known as "Kimsuky" on South Korea and the United States during a joint…

August 20, 2023

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