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Another major step taken by the Malaysian energy behemoth PETRONAS to strengthen its foothold in the Asian gas market through the signing of long-term liquefied natural gas supply contracts with CNOOC of China. The commitment of PETRONAS not only boosts its integrity as a sender of LNG with reliability but also assists China in raising its share of energy from …

Indonesia, Malaysia strengthen defense relationships towards regional stability as the two neighbours upscale their military cooperation to a systematic, long term framework of defence cooperation. The consolidation of the Southeast Asian defense partnership is an indication of how the regional states are adapting to the changing Indo-Pacific issues. This transparency and trust cooperation is to combat maritime crime, cyber threats, …

The Asian aviation industry is on a flurry of cancellations this week as Asia flight cancellations have been rampant and have caused havoc to routes between Singapore to South Korea. Long-haul and regional connectivity have been impacted as major airlines have cancelled more than 40 scheduled flights. Among the worst affected are travellers who are going to London, Sydney, San …

Mexico has accepted a new wave of steep tariffs on Chinese and other foreign goods, which is a big change in the country’s trade and industrial policy. The move shows that the Mexican government is increasingly worried about unfair competition, rising imports, and the pressure that makes it hard to produce goods in Mexico. Leaders say the choice is meant …

Japan has a rapidly growing population with in excess of 28 per cent of its citizens being over the age of 65. With the increase in life expectancy comes an enormous amount of concern for dementia, with approximately 8 million people living in Japan who have dementia. The families of these individuals are put under extraordinary stress both emotionally and …

Japan is still having strong waves from the recent big earthquake that was felt in a number of different areas. As the Meteorological Agency worries about the high likelihood of more tremors in the coming days, officials have issued repeated warnings encouraging people to stay alert. Many areas already dealing with broken roads, interrupted transportation, and ongoing rescue efforts now …

Japan is facing a crisis period in 2025 as the workforce shortage is getting acute in the spheres of work like technology, healthcare, and manufacturing. Though the decline in population is usually pointed at as the main factor, the scholars claim that the academic filtering is a more complex and contributing part to the widening talent gap. This practice of …

Japan’s culinary scene is entering a delicious new era, and the spotlight is now on Japanese vegan street food. Japanese cuisine was once familiar with seafood, grilled meats, and familiar broths, but now bold flavors, powered by plants, are available in the large markets and food stalls during the busy weekends. In Tokyo, with its neon-lit streets, and Osaka, with …

In​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ response to a sudden and highly visible spike in strategic naval operations, the attention of the world has been drawn to Beijing once more. Neighbours and global watchdogs are alarmed by reports of a large-scale Chinese naval flotilla prowling the waters of East Asia. What if this is a move meant for defence, a demonstration of might, or the …

The fast naval build-up in the area of Taiwan and Japan is causing the tension of East Asia to be made more intense and is also changing the way nations are thinking about security, alliances, and deterrence. The risk of miscalculation is increasing with more patrols, military exercises, and grey-zone activities at sea coupled with spurring new defence investments and …