Geo Politics

Analysts report that the possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, formerly deemed very implausible, has risen to the forefront of global money managers’ risk radars and is influencing their investment decisions. Fund managers report an increase in inquiries from clients on the likelihood of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Although none of them have engaged in specific transactions relating …

Indonesian and Chinese officials announced on February 22 that negotiations on a code of conduct (COC) for the South China Sea will be strengthened this year, as the region worries over China’s aggression in the key waterway. In Jakarta, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi met with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang ahead of a round of code negotiations beginning in …

Economics Minister Rafizi Ramli stated that Malaysia actively invites foreign investment and trade in the energy business in order to overcome the energy issue and secure energy security. As indicated by the reforms in the gas market liberalisation and third-party access that allow numerous companies to access and utilize Malaysian gas facilities, he stated that the country’s commitment to create …

Abu Dhabi is now hosting one of the largest defense fairs anywhere in the world. During the five days of the International Defence Expo and Conference, approximately 130,000 attendees from 65 nations are anticipated to be present (Idex). The gathering, which is currently in its 30th year, is anticipated to be attended by approximately 1,350 corporations, 350 delegations, and dozens …

With a substantial per capita Gross National Product, the United Arab Emirates are among the world’s wealthiest nations. They tie for fourteenth position in the world with France, but they finish ahead of Sweden, Belgium, and the Netherlands. This indicates that they are among the most economically powerful nations. The Emirates are both a wealthy and developed country. Moreover, the …

Addressing a prestigious security conference in Munich, Germany, Filipino Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo called attention to China’s escalating harassment of Philippine warships in the South China Sea, characterizing it as a “daily occurrence” in the dangerous waterway. “On a daily basis, there are still numerous events taking place in the South China Sea, and there are daily occurrences of harassment …

On Thursday, February 16, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that the Philippines and China made use of their newly implemented communication mechanism to address the recent deployment of a military-grade vessel against a Philippine Coast Guard ship in the West Philippine Sea by the Chinese Coast Guard. The incident occurred in the West Philippine Sea. The Chinese Coast …

Taiwan has not observed any Chinese surveillance balloons in its area, according to the island’s defense ministry on Tuesday, as a disagreement between China and the United States over spy balloons raises fears of escalating military confrontations. The United States military shot down a Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina on February 4. China claimed that the …

On February 14, the Philippine government filed a diplomatic protest against China after a Chinese coast guard vessel pointed a military-grade laser at the Philippine Navy ship BRP Malapascua in the West Philippine Sea. The incident occurred earlier that day. The protest was delivered to the Chinese embassy on Tuesday, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Spokesperson Teresita …

After concluding his official tour to Japan, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that he and his Cabinet will analyze all foreign investment promises made during his nine travels abroad as Philippine president. Marcos stated that the goal of the meeting would be to prioritize the signed agreements and establish the required next steps to make the commitments a reality. “The …