Asia-Pacific markets plunge on Trump’s renewed ‘all countries’ tariff threat
Taiwan’s Taiex index was down 4.2%, the worst performer among major Asia-Pacific market indexes. The Nikkei 225 fell 4.1%, while South Korea’s KOSPI dropped 3.0%.
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Southeast Asia’s Growing Maritime Security Agenda Challenge
From undersea cables to grey zone coercion, the region’s states face challenges in managing intensifying strategic ...
Pentagon's Hegseth says US command in 'warrior' Japan being upgraded to deter China
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described Japan on Sunday as indispensable for tackling Chinese aggression and said ...
Hegseth reaffirms ironclad US commitment to Philippines to enhance threat deterrence
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington's "ironclad" commitment to a defence treaty with the Philippines on ...
Hegseth tells Philippines the Trump administration will ramp up deterrence against China threat
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Trump administration will work with allies to ramp up deterrence against threats ...
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Asia-Pacific maritime agencies sign first regional agreement in Fuzhou
The first regional agreement among heads of maritime agencies in the Asia-Pacific was signed at a forum in Fuzhou, Fujian ...
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Aussie spy planes worked overtime during nearby Chinese naval drills
MELBOURNE, Australia — Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft took center stage in Australia’s and New Zealand’s joint response during a surprise appearance last month of Chinese warships ...
US defense chief Hegseth vows to counter ‘China’s aggression’ on first Asia visit
The United States will enhance its military alliance with the Philippines as it aims to “reestablish deterrence” to counter ...