Geo Politics

Significantly for world trade, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have concluded their negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Declared on October 11, 2024 by UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Tengku Zafrul Aziz, and Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zayoudi, this historic Free Trade Agreement is set to …

On Friday at the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits in Vientiane, Lao PDR, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sent a forceful message to international leaders emphasizing China’s mounting activities in the South China Sea. Emphasizing that the dangers of miscalculation and more escalation still exist, Marcos Jr. cautioned China’s behavior “cannot be ignored,” in his speech at the ASEAN-East Asia Summit …

The “Destination Western Australia” event was held in Dubai, and 100 guests attended to promote UAE-Western Australia cooperation, focusing on education partnerships, innovation, and student exchange programs while serious discussions target global opportunities. Promotion of Education Cooperation between UAE and Western Australia A diverse audience attended the event- those representing universities, education experts, and industry leaders. All underlined potential collaboration …

Significantly boosting New Zealand’s foreign trade record, the coalition government has historically first negotiated its first free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Designed to give exporters from New Zealand historically unheard-of advantages, this premium agreement opens new markets and improves bilateral trade between the two countries. Under the agreement, practically all tariffs on exports to the …

The UAE has planned to spend $23 billion on clean technology within the next five years. This massive strategy is expected to lead the UAE to become a major power in the world’s clean energy hub. ADNOC will lead this effort to produce 5% of the global demand for hydrogen that is free from carbon by the year 2030. Hydrogen …

On Tuesday, 67-year-old former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba is likely to be formally voted in by parliament as Japan’s next prime minister. Following a fiercely contested vote last week to head the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Ishiba will now concentrate on healing internal party strife and getting ready for a quick general election set for October 27. Given the …

On Friday, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan selected Shigeru Ishiba as their new president; this will see him named as the prime minister of the country at a legislative session set for tomorrow. This transition in power happens as retiring Prime Minister Fumio Kishida leaves amid rising corruption claims hurting the LDP. Ishigo’s election marks a significant rightward …

A Japanese battleship has traveled the Taiwan Strait for the first time in modern history, sparking political unrest with China and fundamentally changing Japan’s stance on regional security. Wednesday saw the passage of the JS Sazanami, a Japanese naval destroyer in the Self-Defense Force, under Australian and New Zealand escort ships. As the Japanese vessel was en route to military …

With the coalition government signing a first-ever trade deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), New Zealand’s international trade goals underwent a notable turning point. Trade Minister Todd McClay and UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoud arrived at an understanding on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) at a historic morning’s negotiations. Thanks …

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has consistently ranked highest among Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) US export markets since 2009. Along with strong economic ties, this dynamic cooperation shows a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and growth spanning a broad range of sectors. At $31.4 billion in bilateral trade between the United Arab Emirates and the United States broke …