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Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of Foxconn, the world’s largest contract producer of electronics, including Apple’s iPhones, declared his intention to run for the presidency of Taiwan as an independent candidate. Gou’s declaration follows a failed earlier attempt to win the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party’s candidacy for the forthcoming January election.Gou declared during a news conference that he had made …

Chinese military action encircling the island has recently increased, according to Taiwan’s defense ministry, escalating already-existing tensions. This increased activity was seen on Friday, August 25, and it involved five ships performing battle readiness patrols nearby, as well as 13 planes flying into Taiwan’s designated “response” zone. China has been steadily stepping up its military pressure on Taiwan, which it …

Hun Manet, the newly endorsed prime minister of Cambodia, has unveiled grandiose ambitions to turn the country into a “high-income country” by 2050 in a move that symbolizes a dynastic transfer of power. Hun Manet underlined an emphasis on boosting food security, healthcare access, and economic growth while outlining his aims in his first cabinet meeting. The leader’s rise to …

The Elections Department (ELD) said on Wednesday that more than 6,500 Singaporeans who are expatriates have registered as overseas voters for the 2019 Presidential Election. Former GIC Chief Investment Officer Ng Kok Song, former Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and former NTUC Income Chief Executive Tan Kin Lian are among the contenders vying to become Singapore’s ninth president. The candidates’ names …

Singapore has revealed the trio of contenders vying for the largely symbolic position of president, marking the initiation of an electoral process that holds significance as a gauge of public sentiment towards the ruling party’s prolonged governance over the nation. Diverse Candidates Set the Stage The three candidates in the race include former Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, 66, whose …

Australia, Japan and the United States are planning a joint navy drill in the South China Sea, this Wednesday, after a recent show of Chinese aggression in the disputed waters. Russia has also heightened activity near Japanese and South Korea waters with Chinese naval ships crossing waters between the southern Japanese islands of Okinawa and Miyako.  On August 5, Chinese …

A recent cyberattack by North Korean hackers known as “Kimsuky” on South Korea and the United States during a joint military exercise has heightened worries about cyber threats and the potential disruption they represent to national security and international relations. The incident emphasizes the shifting nature of cyber warfare and the importance of strong cybersecurity measures. The North Korean hacking …

The Malaysian government is utilizing the services of satellite internet providers like Starlink temporarily in areas where there is no good internet access until it comes up with long-term solutions.  Fahmi Fadzil, the Communications and Digital Minister, explained the internet service is suitable as a temporary solution because it is plug-and-play, has fast internet speed and the price is reasonable. …

Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the United States, has been appointed as Chairman of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Committee in Washington D.C, the capital of the United States of America. The Indonesian Ambassador to the United States said in a statement, “I received the leadership baton as Chairman of the ASEAN …

The issue of overstaying overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in South Korea has emerged as a pressing concern that could potentially imperil a bilateral jobs agreement between the two countries, according to Pampanga Governor’s recent statement.  The matter underscores the importance of responsible migration practices and adherence to legal requirements in protecting the rights and opportunities of Filipino workers abroad. Governor …